Is Lichess down today?

Lichess Website Inaccessible

The Lichess website is completely unreachable. This can be due to server outages, DNS issues, or problems with your internet connection.

- Check your internet connection first.

- Try accessing the website from a different browser or device.

- Visit Lichess'' official social media or status page for outage reports.

- Clear your browser''s cache and cookies.

- Try using a different network or a VPN to rule out local ISP issues.

Lichess Login Problems

Unable to log into your Lichess account despite entering correct credentials.

- Ensure your username and password are correct; consider resetting your password.

- Check if Lichess services are under maintenance via their status page.

- Disable any browser extensions that might interfere with login scripts.

- Try logging in using an incognito/private browser window.

Game Creation and Joining Failures

Experiencing issues when trying to create a new game or join an existing one on Lichess.

- Refresh the page and try again, as this can be a temporary glitch.

- Check your internet connection for stability, as a poor connection can disrupt game initiation.

- Ensure you are not violating any site rules that might restrict game creation.

- Try creating a different game type (e.g., blitz instead of bullet) to test.

Payment Processing Issues

Problems completing transactions for Lichess Patron subscriptions or donations.

- Verify that your payment method (credit card, PayPal) is valid and has sufficient funds.

- Ensure your browser is updated and that no extensions are blocking payment pop-ups.

- Try completing the transaction on a different device or browser.

- Contact your bank to ensure they are not blocking the transaction.

High Latency and Lag During Games

Experiencing significant delay (high ping) or lag during live games on the platform.

- Check your internet speed and stability; use a wired connection if possible.

- Close other bandwidth-intensive applications on your device.

- Select game servers closer to your geographical location in your Lichess settings.

- The issue might be on Lichess''s end; check their status page for server performance reports.

Puzzle and Training Features Malfunction

The puzzles, lessons, or analysis board are not loading or functioning correctly.

- Refresh the page; this often resolves temporary loading issues.

- Clear your browser''s cache specifically for the Lichess site.

- Ensure you are using a supported and updated browser.

- Try accessing the feature on the mobile app to see if the problem is browser-specific.

Real-time Notification Disruptions

Not receiving real-time notifications for moves, challenges, or messages.

- Check your browser''s settings to ensure notifications are enabled for Lichess.

- Ensure you are not using "Do Not Disturb" or focus-assist modes on your device.

- Log out and log back into your account to reset the notification service.

- This could be a server-side issue; check Lichess''s status for known problems.