Can't connect to minecraft.net! Run in offline mode?

[mcjosh]

Launcher Version: 1.0.3.4

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)

Java Version: 1.6.0_37

Antivirus Program: MSE

Description of Problem:

Says I can't connect to minecraft.net. I can open it in a web browser just fine. This problem occurs occasionally and can usually be fixed by trying again about 4 times. I can't fix it this time.

Error Messages:

Error Log:

[sheferd]

I'm having the same problem!

I tried to open and run Tekkit through the Technic launcher and it just says login failed and gives me the message to run offline.

Had a quick browse and some were saying that it could be due to another person using your account, so I have changed my pass on minecraft.net/mojang but now Technic pack is saying that password cannot be authenticated.

BUT if I try my old pass I still get the run off line message.

Leaving me to thinking there is some comm issues with the Technic pack and Minecraft.net

I have tried clearing cache and restarting my Mac, but no joy...

And YES I have purchased the game - hence paragraph 2.

[Turtle_V]

Same problem here too, I re-downloaded the launcher but that did not help.

Also can't connect via vanilla minecraft launcher

[nosepuffer]

Same thing happened with me.

[gotyaoi]

If you can't connect with the vanilla client, either the authentication servers are down or there's some problem impacting your communication to said servers. In this case, it looks like the authentication servers are down, just in time for the holidays!

http://xpaw.ru/mcstatus/

[Chanku]

Well, chances are the authentication servers went down. The fact it is around the holidays probably doesn't help either. I just bought minecraft, one of the reasons is so I could play tekkit with my friends. Looks like I will have to wait until it is fixed, oh well.

[McMallet]

working now :)

[mcjosh]

If you can't connect with the vanilla client, either the authentication servers are down or there's some problem impacting your communication to said servers. In this case, it looks like the authentication servers are down, just in time for the holidays!

http://xpaw.ru/mcstatus/

Ah, I should have known. Thanks for the link to the status checker.