Reddit, the social networking platform is down globally since around 8 am IST. This piece of information has been confirmed by Reddit's Status Twitter handle. Downdetector also shows many complaints from users who say that they are not able to access the platform. Several users are complaining that they are not even able to login to the site. Massive Global Internet Outage: Sites Like Reddit, Spotify, New York Times, BBC and More Websites Down, Users Report 'Error 503 Service Unavailable' Message.

As per the Reddit Status Twitter account, the company has identified the casue and a fix is being implemented. Downdetector reveals a maximum number of complaints were received at around 8 am - 9 am IST. Users have complained that they are getting a message which states 'CDN cannot access Reddit's Servers'.

Reddit has not revealed the reason for this global outage. The outage has been experienced across platforms including desktop, web and mobile app. Last month, major websites including Zomato, Paytm, Disney+, Hotstar, Sony LIV, PlayStation Network, Amazon, Myntra and others were down globally after internet infrastructure provider Akamai suffered service disruption.

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