What to do when something fails
Check your connection and reload
Confirm sign-in details
Retry the action
Check plan and permissions
Contact support
Symptom index
I cannot create an account
I cannot create an account
- Confirm that the email address is valid and that the password meets the current form’s requirements.
- Check whether the Terms and Privacy checkbox is selected.
- If the message says an account already exists, use sign-in or password recovery rather than registering again.
- If registration reports a generic failure, retry once after checking connectivity. If the issue persists, contact support with the redacted message and time.
Verification email not arriving
Verification email not arriving
- Confirm that you entered the correct account email.
- Check your spam, junk, and filtered folders.
- Wait briefly before requesting another reset email.
- Use only the latest reset link; expired or already-used links may no longer work.
- If the mailbox is inaccessible, contact support for the approved identity-verification process.
The app could not start safely
The app could not start safely
- Refresh the page once.
- If the message returns, confirm you are using the official app URL at https://www.app.orbitdev.org.
- Try a different browser or clear the browser cache.
- If the problem persists, contact support with the time, timezone, and browser version.
The website could not finish loading / Orbit startup error
The website could not finish loading / Orbit startup error
- Refresh the page.
- Try the Open Sign In option if one appears.
- Check that your browser is up to date.
- If the error repeats, note the time and browser version and contact support.
Sent to /auth unexpectedly (authentication loop)
Sent to /auth unexpectedly (authentication loop)
- Sign in with your credentials.
- If you are asked for an MFA challenge, complete it.
- After signing in, the app should return you to the page you wanted.
- If you keep being redirected after signing in, confirm that the browser allows the app’s necessary session storage and that the network can reach the backend.
- Check your device clock and network connection, then try a fresh app tab.
- If the loop persists, contact support with the route and approximate time.
Uplink Error toast
Uplink Error toast
- Check your internet connection.
- Wait a moment for the service to recover.
- Refresh the page and retry the action.
- If the error repeats, contact support with the route you were on and the time it occurred.
Access code could not be redeemed
Access code could not be redeemed
- Re-enter the code carefully, checking for typos.
- Confirm the code is still valid and intended for your account.
- Check your account entitlements in settings to see whether the feature is already active.
- If you are unsure, contact support with the code type and approximate time of the attempt. Do not share the full code in public channels.
MFA setup or verification is failing
MFA setup or verification is failing
- Use the current six-digit code from the authenticator, not an older notification or text.
- Check that the device’s date and time are set automatically.
- For setup, scan the QR code or enter the secret only into the authenticator app, then complete the verification step.
- Do not send MFA codes, QR images, or setup secrets to support.
- If the enrolled device is lost, use the official recovery procedure or contact support.
A model, mode, or tool is locked
A model, mode, or tool is locked
- Review the Plans and pricing and Capabilities sections in Settings.
- Some tools depend on plan, redeemed access, platform, or staff role.
- Ask the account owner or support to confirm eligibility.
- A lock is an access control, not a prompt to bypass the UI.
Upload or source failed
Upload or source failed
- Check your connection and file size.
- Retry the upload only if no duplicate already exists.
- If it fails again, try a different file format or contact support with the file type and route you were on.
Billing session or webhook failure
Billing session or webhook failure
- Do not repeat the purchase immediately.
- Reload the billing or settings page.
- Verify your payment method status with your provider before retrying.
- Check whether checkout completed and review the provider’s billing portal or receipt.
- If the charge exists but Orbit does not reflect it, send support a transaction date and redacted reference. Never send card details.
- Contact support with the time and any transaction reference shown.
Workspace list is empty
Workspace list is empty
- Try Everything in the library and clear the search query.
- Verify the selected workspace.
- Sign out and sign back in.
- Ask your workspace admin to confirm your membership.
- If expected content is still missing, contact support with your account email and the time you noticed it. Do not create duplicate records as a test.
A workspace invite is rejected
A workspace invite is rejected
- Check for leading or trailing spaces and confirm the token came from the correct workspace owner.
- The invite could be expired, revoked, or already used.
- Request a new invite rather than sharing the old token more widely.
Desktop update error or Pro Pulsar cannot open
Desktop update error or Pro Pulsar cannot open
- Keep the current app open.
- Retry the update or open action later.
- Make sure you are on a supported release channel.
- If the issue persists, contact support with your app version and operating system.
Desktop or mobile feature differs from the browser
Desktop or mobile feature differs from the browser
- Check that you installed an official, current build.
- Review the platform limitations. Desktop bridge actions require Electron; mobile permissions are controlled by the OS.
- If a feature appears in documentation but not the installed product, ask the product team whether it is supported in that release.
Permission denied on a protected operation
Permission denied on a protected operation
- Confirm you are signed in to the correct workspace.
- Verify your role with your workspace administrator.
- If your role should allow the action, contact support with the route, action, and time.
My conversation link does not open a specific chat
My conversation link does not open a specific chat
/chat/:conversationId. If a link does not open the expected chat, try these steps:- Confirm you are signed in to the correct account.
- Open the conversation from the History page at https://www.app.orbitdev.org/history.
- Select the thread you want to continue.
- If you need to share context, export or copy the relevant content manually.
How to report a bug
How to report a bug
- The platform (browser, desktop, or mobile).
- The screen or route where the issue occurred.
- Approximate local time and time zone.
- Steps to reproduce, expected result, and actual result.
- A redacted error message if available.
General recovery checklist
Before contacting support, collect the following details:- The route or page you were on
- The local timestamp and timezone
- The app version or platform (web, desktop, mobile)
- The operation you were trying to perform
- Any redacted error identifier shown in the UI (do not share access tokens or personal data)
What to send support
When you open a ticket at https://www.app.orbitdev.org/support, include:- A clear description of the symptom
- The steps you already tried from this page
- The route, timestamp, timezone, and platform
- Any non-sensitive error identifier shown