OneDrive is Down for Many: “Too Many Requests” Error Blocks Access — Here’s How to Fix It

First it was ChatGPT, now it’s OneDrive. Microsoft’s cloud service appears to be struggling today, with users reporting sudden errors when trying to access files or sync data.

A vague but frustrating “Too many requests” message that’s blocking people from using OneDrive altogether. At the time of writing, a Reddit thread on r/Windows11 has nearly 50 upvotes and over 20 comments, confirming that this isn’t an isolated issue.

What’s going on with OneDrive, and why is it throwing the “Too Many Requests” error?

Multiple users, including myself, are finding themselves locked out of their cloud storage, receiving an error that simply says: “There are too many requests.”

This typically points to Microsoft’s servers being overwhelmed, possibly due to high traffic or a regional outage. For now, it doesn’t look like this is affecting every account, but it’s hitting enough people to cause disruption.

Some users report that even trying to reload files or sync from the desktop app triggers the same message. Others say their files aren’t loading at all.

How to fix the OneDrive “Too Many Requests” error?

Microsoft hasn’t officially acknowledged the outage yet, but there are a few things you can try:

• Try a different device: Some users say mobile apps or browser versions work when the desktop app doesn’t.
• Switch networks: Occasionally, changing from Wi-Fi to mobile data can bypass temporary throttles.
• Sign out and sign back in: It’s basic, but sometimes forces a fresh sync request.
• Use incognito mode or clear your cache: This can help avoid session-related errors.
• Wait it out: If the issue is rate limiting from Microsoft’s servers, it may resolve itself shortly.

We’ll keep an eye out for any official word from Microsoft, but for now, if you’re seeing the “too many requests” message, you’re not alone.