Apple confirmed that App Store Connect is experiencing performance issues affecting a portion of its user base. The problem started around 9:00 a.m. ET today, according to the company's System Status page. While the official notice is vague, it confirms that some developers cannot access their management tools normally.

Reports from developers on X reveal that the outage causes various errors across multiple areas of the platform. These glitches prevent developers from managing their apps effectively during the disruption. Earlier today, a separate issue with the Mac App Store prevented some users from signing in, though that specific problem was resolved quickly.

Lack of transparency from the company leaves developers guessing about the root cause of these errors. Because App Store Connect is the sole gateway for app submissions and metadata updates, any downtime halts the deployment pipeline for thousands of creators. Apple has provided no further details beyond the initial status update.

This partial outage disrupts the critical workflow required to maintain live software on the platform. Developers are currently relying on social media to track the status of the recovery effort. The System Status page remains the only official source for resolution updates.