Elevated errors on login with Claude Code
status.claude.com
March 11, 2026
1 min read
Summary
Between 14:17 and 17:11 UTC, Claude.ai experienced degraded I/O performance on its primary application database, leading to slow or failed requests and login issues for Claude Code and the Console. API traffic via the Claude Developer Platform remained unaffected, and the incident was resolved by 17:11 UTC.
Key Takeaways
- Between 14:17 and 17:11 UTC, Claude.ai experienced degraded I/O performance, causing slow or failed requests and login issues for Claude Code.
- The incident was resolved after a fix was implemented, with errors returning to baseline by 17:11 UTC.
- API traffic via the Claude Developer Platform remained unaffected during the incident.
- The issue was identified and a fix was actively being implemented prior to resolution.
Community Sentiment
NegativeConcerns
- Anthropic's insistence on using a magic email link for login in 2026 feels outdated and unnecessary, impacting user experience negatively.
- The prolonged login issues with Claude Code are frustrating, leading developers to consider alternatives like Gemini and Codex.
- The authentication approach has been lacking, causing significant issues for users trying to manage multiple organizations and access support.
Source
status.claude.com
Published
March 11, 2026
Reading Time
1 minutes
Relevance Score
45/100
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