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WorkOS: Major incident: Delayed Webhook Deliveries

Summary

WorkOS reported major delays affecting some webhook event types in AuthKit and Core Services - AuthKit, from 2026-01-02 20:48 UTC to 2026-01-03 14:20 UTC (17 h 31 min). Directory Sync and Magic Auth code functionality were unaffected. WorkOS increased processing capacity, and webhook delivery latencies returned to normal.

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Major incidentLabel: degradation (model (Jev), 100%)Changed Detected Source: stspg.io (opens in new tab)

What changed

AddedTitle#1
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After: Delayed Webhook Deliveries
AddedImpact#2
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After: major
AddedStatus#3
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After: resolved
AddedStart time#4
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After: 2026-01-02 20:48 UTC
AddedResolved time#5
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After: 2026-01-03 14:20 UTC
AddedAffected components#6
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After: AuthKit, Core Services - AuthKit
AddedUpdateinvestigating#7
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After: We are investigating delays in webhook event delivery affecting some webhook event types. Directory Sync and Magic Auth code functionality are operating normally and are not impacted.
AddedUpdateidentified#8
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After: We've identified the issue causing webhook delivery delays and have increased processing capacity.
AddedUpdatemonitoring#9
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After: Our team is actively monitoring webhook processing and we're seeing steady progress as our increased processing capacity takes effect. The backlog of pending webhooks is decreasing, and we expect continued improvement over the next several hours.
AddedUpdateresolved#10
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After: Webhook delivery latencies have returned to normal levels. Please contact support if you are still experiencing delays.

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History of this incident

When (UTC)ChangeKind
Major incident: Delayed Webhook Deliveries (this change)
WorkOS reported major delays affecting some webhook event types in AuthKit and Core Services - AuthKit, from 2026-01-02 20:48 UTC to 2026-01-03 14:20 UTC (17 h 31 min). Directory Sync and Magic Auth code functionality were unaffected. WorkOS increased processing capacity, and webhook delivery latencies returned to normal.
Major incident

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