To update: As of today around 12pm ET / 5pm GMT, Nvidia’s verification service will be up and running again. Nvidia Customer Service reports that emails are rolling out to users again, which I can confirm after receiving a handful of previous requests in my inbox.
However, the system is still experiencing some lag. If you’re asking Nvidia for an email to sign in to GeForce Now or GeForce Experience, try waiting a bit longer than usual before asking for another one.
NVIDIA verification emails are rolling out, but we’re still experiencing some delays. Thank you for your patience as we continue to resolve this issue. https://t.co/PsP1HK1tl7January 12, 2023
Original Story: Nvidia’s email verification service is currently unavailable, impacting users trying to sign in to GeForce Now and GeForce Experience.
Nvidia is aware of the issue and is working on a fix. However, there is no time frame for when the problem can be resolved, so please wait.
Our team is investigating an issue that prevents NVIDIA verification emails from being sent. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we will share updates as they become available.January 12, 2023
I didn’t receive a password reset email on GeForce Now earlier today, probably due to the issue, while there was no way for Dave James to log into the game streaming service. So if you’re currently signed in to the service, don’t sign out anytime soon.
Users report that they are unable to download drivers through the GeForce Experience app due to the crashed email system, but you can easily download the latest drivers for your graphics card manually from the Nvidia driver download page (opens in new tab).
The issue includes access to Nvidia’s developer libraries and applications, as one user points out in a reply to Nvidia’s tweet.
Nvidia has been criticized in the past for locking some of the driver functionality behind a GeForce Experience login. Issues that prevent logins like this can only reinforce the call for the application to be opened. After all, there is a lot of extra functionality in the app that appeals, including game capture with ShadowPlay, Freestyle filters and automatic game optimization.