Gmail Down: Millions Of Internet Users Facing Trouble While Sending Emails And Attachments

On Aug 20, 2020

New Delhi: Millions of internet users across the world on Thursday are facing trouble while sending mail through Gmail account. Most people encountered glitches when they tried to upload files on Gmail as well as Google Drive as both the Google-owned services suffered glitches.

User reports indicate Gmail is having problems since 1:12 AM EDT. https://t.co/pTPsDoNKxQ RT if you're also having problems #Gmaildown
— Downdetector Canada (@downdetectorca) August 20, 2020

According to DownDetector, Gmail and Google Drive issues were not only happening in India, but in other countries too, including Japan, Australia, Canada, and several others. Several Google Drive users were also unable to download or upload files.

Gmail is down for more than an hour. Can't send attachments. Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh#Gmail #gmaildown pic.twitter.com/hQSMNizX3K
— Sourav Bhunia (@souravbhunia415) August 20, 2020

Google, in its status page acknowledged the issue and wrote: “We’re investigating reports of an issue with Gmail.