Troubleshooting
Common issues and their solutions to help you resolve problems quickly.
Login Issues
Cannot Log In
Problem: Unable to log in with correct credentials
Solutions:
- Check Caps Lock: Ensure Caps Lock is off
- Verify Email: Confirm you're using the correct email
- Reset Password: Use "Forgot Password" link
- Clear Browser Data: Clear cookies and cache
- Try Incognito: Test in private/incognito mode
- Different Browser: Try Chrome, Firefox, or Edge
Data Loading Issues
Dashboard Not Loading
Problem: Dashboard remains blank or shows loading spinner
Solutions:
- Refresh Page: Press F5 or Ctrl+R / Cmd+R
- Check Internet: Verify your connection
- Clear Cache: Clear browser cache
- Disable Extensions: Temporarily disable browser extensions
- Try Again Later: May be temporary server issue
Slow Loading Times
Problem: Pages load very slowly
Solutions:
- Check Internet Speed: Test your connection
- Clear Cache: Remove temporary files
- Reduce Date Range: Use shorter time periods for charts
- Close Other Tabs: Free up browser resources
- Check System Health: View performance metrics
- Try Different Network: Test on different connection
Display Issues
Broken Layout
Problem: Page layout appears broken or misaligned
Solutions:
- Clear Cache: Remove cached CSS/JS files
- Hard Refresh: Ctrl+Shift+R / Cmd+Shift+R
- Update Browser: Ensure browser is up to date
- Zoom Level: Reset browser zoom to 100%
- Try Different Browser: Test in another browser
Performance Issues
High CPU/Memory Usage
Problem: Browser uses excessive resources
Solutions:
- Close Unused Tabs: Keep only necessary tabs open
- Clear Cache: Remove temporary data
- Restart Browser: Fresh start
- Disable Extensions: Remove unused extensions
- Update Browser: Install latest version
Browser Freezing
Problem: Browser becomes unresponsive
Solutions:
- Close Heavy Tabs: Close resource-intensive tabs
- Reduce Data: Use filters to limit displayed data
- Clear Cache: Free up memory
- Restart Browser: Fresh start
- Check System Resources: Ensure adequate RAM/CPU
Mobile Issues
Mobile App Not Working
Problem: Issues on mobile device
Solutions:
- Update Browser: Use latest mobile browser
- Clear App Data: Clear browser data
- Check Connection: Verify mobile data/WiFi
- Try Desktop Mode: Request desktop site
- Use Recommended Browser: Chrome (Android) or Safari (iOS)
Touch Gestures Not Working
Problem: Swipes or taps don't respond
Solutions:
- Reload Page: Refresh the page
- Check Touch: Test touch screen elsewhere
- Remove Screen Protector: May interfere with touch
- Update OS: Ensure mobile OS is current
Chrome Issues
- Clear Site Data: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
- Disable Extensions: Test with extensions off
- Reset Settings: Advanced → Reset settings
Firefox Issues
- Clear Cookies: Options → Privacy → Clear Data
- Refresh Firefox: Help → Troubleshooting → Refresh
- Disable Tracking Protection: May block features
Safari Issues
- Clear Website Data: Safari → Clear History
- Allow Cookies: Preferences → Privacy
- Disable Intelligent Tracking: Preferences → Privacy
Edge Issues
- Clear Browse Data: Settings → Privacy
- Reset Settings: Settings → Reset settings
- Disable Tracking Prevention: May block features
Error Messages
"Unauthorized" or "Forbidden"
Cause: Permission or authentication issue
Solutions:
- Log out and log in again
- Check your role and permissions
- Contact admin for access
- Clear browser cookies
"Network Error" or "Failed to Fetch"
Cause: Connection or server issue
Solutions:
- Check internet connection
- Try refreshing the page
- Contact support if persists
Still Need Help?
Before Contacting Support
Gather this information:
- What happened: Describe the issue
- When: Date and time of the issue
- Where: Which page/feature
- What you tried: Troubleshooting steps taken
- Screenshots: Capture error messages
- Browser: Browser name and version
- Account: Your account email
Contact Support
Email: support@iconnectsa.co.za
Include:
- Detailed description
- Screenshots of error
- Browser/device information
- Your account email
Phone: +27 10 271 0100
Available: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAST
WhatsApp: wa.me/27102710100
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Next Steps
- Getting Started - Platform overview
- Account Setup - Configure your account settings