Resolved incident

Issues with uploaded Images

Bitly · Minor · Started

Duration
7h 34m
Severity
Minor
Status
Postmortem

Summary

Minor · Postmortem

From `16:41Z` - `23:56Z` operations on and access to user uploaded images failed. This affected user ability to add new images to QR codes and Pages, and affected display of user uploaded images on Page buttons and backgrounds. The root cause was human error by our service provider during the application of a policy change. A restriction intended for one object incorrectly applied at the bucket level. We understand the significant impact this has had and we are taking steps with our service provider to prevent this from happening again.

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Event timeline

How this incident unfolded, from the official status page.

  1. Investigating

    Bitly

    We are currently investigating an issue preventing uploaded images to be fetched. This could be affecting Link in Bios and QR codes.

  2. Investigating

    Bitly

    We are continuing to investigate, this is also affecting uploading images.

  3. Identified

    Bitly

    We have identified the issue and are working to resolve it. Images are unable to be retrieved or uploaded. This may affect QR Code logos and Bitly Pages with images.

  4. Monitoring

    Bitly

    We are seeing improvement and will continue to monitor the situation.

  5. Resolved

    Bitly

    The issue has been resolved, and all services appear to be operating as expected.

  6. Postmortem

    Bitly

    From `16:41Z` - `23:56Z` operations on and access to user uploaded images failed. This affected user ability to add new images to QR codes and Pages, and affected display of user uploaded images on Page buttons and backgrounds. The root cause was human error by our service provider during the application of a policy change. A restriction intended for one object incorrectly applied at the bucket level. We understand the significant impact this has had and we are taking steps with our service provider to prevent this from happening again.