Alpaca incident
Broker API Endpoints are receiving timeout errors
Alpaca experienced a minor incident on May 26, 2026 affecting broker.accounts.get and Portfolio History Endpoint, lasting 1h 16m. The incident has been resolved; the full update timeline is below.
Affected components
Update timeline
- investigating May 26, 2026, 03:54 PM UTC
We are aware of an issue causing timeouts on Broker API endpoints. Our team is currently investigating and will provide updates as we learn more. Thank you for your patience.
- investigating May 26, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC
We are continuing to investigate the issue causing timeouts on Broker API endpoints. We will provide additional updates as soon as more information is available. Thank you for your continued patience.
- monitoring May 26, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC
Our team has identified a potential cause for the timeouts on Broker API endpoints. We are working to implement a fix and restore services to fully operational. We will continue to provide updates as we learn more. Thank you for your continued patience.
- monitoring May 26, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC
Our team has identified a potential cause for the timeouts on Broker API endpoints. We are working to implement a fix and restore services to fully operational. We will continue to monitor and provide updates as we learn more. Thank you for your continued patience.
- monitoring May 26, 2026, 04:26 PM UTC
We're seeing improved response times for Broker API endpoints. We're continuing to monitor the situation and will provide further updates as needed. Thank you for your continued patience.
- monitoring May 26, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC
We're seeing improved response times for Broker API endpoints. We're continuing to monitor the situation and will provide further updates as needed. Thank you for your continued patience.
- resolved May 26, 2026, 05:11 PM UTC
This issue has been resolved, and endpoint connections are now fully operational. Thank you for your patience.