Troubleshooting Guide
Comprehensive guide to common issues, error resolution, and system troubleshooting.
The Troubleshooting Guide provides solutions to common issues, error messages, and system problems. This guide helps users resolve technical issues quickly and efficiently, with step-by-step solutions and preventive measures.
Common Login and Authentication Issues
Login Problems
"Invalid Credentials" Error
Symptoms:
- Unable to log in with correct username/password
- Error message: "Invalid email or password"
- Account appears to be locked or suspended
Solutions:
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Verify Credentials:
- Double-check email address and password
- Ensure Caps Lock is not enabled
- Try typing credentials manually instead of copy-paste
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Password Reset:
- Click "Forgot Password" on login page
- Check email for password reset link
- Follow reset instructions carefully
- Wait for email (check spam folder)
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Account Status:
- Contact administrator if account appears locked
- Verify account is active and not suspended
- Check if account requires email verification
Email Verification Issues
Symptoms:
- Account created but cannot log in
- Error message about email verification required
- Verification email not received
Solutions:
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Check Email:
- Check spam/junk folder for verification email
- Search for emails from your organization
- Wait up to 15 minutes for email delivery
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Resend Verification:
- Click "Resend verification email" on login page
- Try different email address if available
- Contact administrator for manual verification
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Email Provider Issues:
- Check email provider's spam filters
- Add organization email to safe senders list
- Try different email provider if necessary
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Issues
Cannot Receive 2FA Code
Symptoms:
- 2FA code not received via SMS or email
- Code expired before use
- Multiple codes requested but none received
Solutions:
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SMS Issues:
- Check mobile phone signal and service
- Verify phone number is correct
- Try alternative phone number
- Contact mobile carrier for SMS delivery issues
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Email Issues:
- Check spam folder for 2FA codes
- Verify email address is correct
- Try alternative email address
- Check email provider's delivery status
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Code Expiration:
- Request new code if current one expired
- Use code immediately after receiving
- Contact administrator to disable 2FA temporarily
System Performance Issues
Slow Loading and Response Times
Page Loading Issues
Symptoms:
- Pages load very slowly or timeout
- Images and content not loading properly
- Browser becomes unresponsive
Solutions:
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Browser Issues:
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Disable browser extensions temporarily
- Try different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
- Update browser to latest version
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Network Issues:
- Check internet connection speed
- Try different network connection
- Restart router/modem
- Contact internet service provider
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System Resources:
- Close unnecessary browser tabs
- Restart computer to free memory
- Check available disk space
- Close other resource-intensive applications
Database and Server Issues
Symptoms:
- "Server Error" or "Database Error" messages
- Data not saving properly
- System becomes unresponsive
Solutions:
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Immediate Actions:
- Refresh the page and try again
- Log out and log back in
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Wait a few minutes and retry
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If Issues Persist:
- Contact system administrator immediately
- Report specific error messages
- Note the time when issues occurred
- Try accessing from different device/network
Memory and Storage Issues
Browser Memory Problems
Symptoms:
- Browser becomes slow or unresponsive
- "Out of memory" error messages
- Tabs crash frequently
Solutions:
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Browser Management:
- Close unnecessary browser tabs
- Restart browser application
- Clear browser cache and history
- Disable unnecessary browser extensions
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System Resources:
- Restart computer to free memory
- Close other applications
- Check available RAM and disk space
- Update browser to latest version
Data and File Issues
File Upload Problems
Upload Failures
Symptoms:
- Files fail to upload
- "File too large" error messages
- Upload progress stops or fails
Solutions:
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File Size Issues:
- Check file size limits (usually 10MB for documents, 100MB for videos)
- Compress large files before uploading
- Split large files into smaller parts
- Use file compression tools
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File Format Issues:
- Verify file format is supported
- Convert files to supported formats
- Check file is not corrupted
- Try uploading from different device
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Network Issues:
- Check internet connection stability
- Try uploading during off-peak hours
- Use wired connection instead of WiFi
- Contact administrator if issues persist
Data Import/Export Issues
Symptoms:
- CSV files fail to import
- Data appears corrupted after import
- Export files are incomplete or missing
Solutions:
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Import Issues:
- Verify CSV file format and structure
- Check for special characters or formatting
- Ensure required fields are present
- Use provided import templates
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Export Issues:
- Try different export formats (CSV, Excel, PDF)
- Check if data filters are applied
- Verify user has export permissions
- Contact administrator for large exports
Data Synchronization Issues
Real-time Data Updates
Symptoms:
- Data not updating in real-time
- Changes not appearing immediately
- Inconsistent data across different views
Solutions:
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Browser Refresh:
- Refresh the page to get latest data
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Log out and log back in
- Try different browser
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Network Issues:
- Check internet connection stability
- Try different network connection
- Wait a few minutes for synchronization
- Contact administrator if issues persist
Mobile and Device Issues
Mobile App Problems
App Crashes and Freezing
Symptoms:
- Mobile app crashes frequently
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Features not working properly on mobile
Solutions:
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App Updates:
- Update app to latest version
- Restart mobile device
- Clear app cache and data
- Reinstall app if necessary
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Device Issues:
- Check available storage space
- Close other apps to free memory
- Restart device
- Update device operating system
Mobile Browser Issues
Symptoms:
- Website not loading properly on mobile
- Features not working on mobile browser
- Layout appears broken on mobile
Solutions:
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Browser Issues:
- Update mobile browser to latest version
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Try different mobile browser
- Enable JavaScript and cookies
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Network Issues:
- Check mobile data or WiFi connection
- Try different network connection
- Restart mobile device
- Contact mobile carrier if needed
Video and Communication Issues
Video Call Problems
Connection Issues
Symptoms:
- Cannot join video calls
- Poor video/audio quality
- Calls drop frequently
Solutions:
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Network Issues:
- Check internet connection speed (minimum 1 Mbps recommended)
- Use wired connection instead of WiFi
- Close other applications using bandwidth
- Try different network connection
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Device Issues:
- Check camera and microphone permissions
- Test camera and microphone with other applications
- Update browser to latest version
- Restart device and try again
Audio/Video Quality Issues
Symptoms:
- Poor video quality or pixelation
- Audio cutting out or poor quality
- Echo or feedback in audio
Solutions:
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Quality Settings:
- Adjust video quality settings in call interface
- Turn off video if audio is more important
- Use headphones to reduce echo
- Close other applications
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Hardware Issues:
- Check camera and microphone connections
- Test with different devices
- Update device drivers
- Contact IT support for hardware issues
Security and Privacy Issues
Access and Permission Problems
Permission Denied Errors
Symptoms:
- "Access Denied" or "Permission Denied" messages
- Cannot access certain features or data
- Unexpected logout or session expiration
Solutions:
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Permission Issues:
- Contact administrator to verify permissions
- Check if role has required access
- Request permission updates if needed
- Log out and log back in
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Session Issues:
- Check if session has expired
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Try different browser
- Contact administrator if issues persist
Data Privacy Concerns
Data Access Issues
Symptoms:
- Cannot see expected data
- Data appears to be missing
- Privacy settings seem incorrect
Solutions:
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Privacy Settings:
- Check privacy settings in user profile
- Verify data sharing permissions
- Contact administrator for privacy settings
- Review data access policies
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Data Visibility:
- Check if data filters are applied
- Verify user has access to specific data
- Contact administrator for data access
- Review organization's data policies
Error Messages and Codes
Common Error Messages
HTTP Error Codes
400 Bad Request:
- Check if all required fields are filled
- Verify data format is correct
- Try refreshing the page
401 Unauthorized:
- Log out and log back in
- Check if account is active
- Contact administrator if issues persist
403 Forbidden:
- Check user permissions
- Contact administrator for access
- Verify role has required permissions
404 Not Found:
- Check if URL is correct
- Try refreshing the page
- Contact administrator if page should exist
500 Internal Server Error:
- Wait a few minutes and try again
- Contact administrator immediately
- Note the time and error details
System Error Messages
"Session Expired":
- Log out and log back in
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Check system time settings
"Database Connection Error":
- Wait a few minutes and try again
- Contact administrator immediately
- Try accessing from different device
"File Upload Failed":
- Check file size and format
- Try uploading smaller file
- Check internet connection
Preventive Measures
Regular Maintenance
System Health Checks
- Regular Updates: Keep browsers and devices updated
- Cache Clearing: Clear browser cache regularly
- Storage Management: Maintain adequate free storage space
- Network Monitoring: Monitor internet connection quality
- Security Updates: Install security updates promptly
Best Practices
- Backup Data: Regularly backup important data
- Strong Passwords: Use strong, unique passwords
- Secure Networks: Use secure, trusted networks
- Regular Logouts: Log out when finished using system
- Report Issues: Report issues promptly to administrators
User Training and Support
Training Resources
- User Manuals: Review user documentation regularly
- Video Tutorials: Watch training videos for new features
- Best Practices: Follow recommended best practices
- Support Resources: Know how to access support resources
- Community Forums: Participate in user community forums
Support Channels
- Help Documentation: Use built-in help documentation
- Contact Support: Know how to contact technical support
- Issue Reporting: Report issues with detailed information
- Feature Requests: Submit feature requests when needed
- Feedback: Provide feedback for system improvements
Getting Help
Self-Help Resources
Documentation and Guides
- User Manuals: Comprehensive user documentation
- Video Tutorials: Step-by-step video guides
- FAQ Sections: Frequently asked questions
- Best Practices: Recommended usage guidelines
- Troubleshooting Guides: Detailed troubleshooting information
Community Support
- User Forums: Community discussion forums
- Knowledge Base: Searchable knowledge base
- Peer Support: Connect with other users
- Feature Requests: Submit and vote on feature requests
- User Groups: Join user groups and communities
Professional Support
Technical Support
- Help Desk: Contact technical support team
- Priority Support: Priority support for critical issues
- Remote Assistance: Remote assistance for complex issues
- Training Services: Professional training services
- Custom Solutions: Custom development and integration
Escalation Procedures
- Issue Classification: Classify issues by severity
- Response Times: Understand support response times
- Escalation Paths: Know when and how to escalate issues
- Emergency Contacts: Emergency contact information
- Service Level Agreements: Understand service level commitments
Note: This troubleshooting guide covers the most common issues and solutions. For issues not covered here or for persistent problems, contact your system administrator or technical support team with detailed information about the problem, including error messages, steps to reproduce, and system information.