Troubleshooting Guide
This guide helps you diagnose and solve common issues you might encounter when using Taptool. If you don't find a solution to your problem here, please contact our support team.
Dashboard Access Issues
I can't log in to my dashboard
Possible causes:
- Incorrect email or password
- Account not verified
- Temporary system outage
Solutions:
- Double-check your email address and password
- Try the "Forgot Password" option to reset your credentials
- Check your email for verification messages (look in spam/junk folders)
- Try accessing from a different browser or clearing your cache
Dashboard loads slowly or crashes
Possible causes:
- Browser cache issues
- Internet connection problems
- Large data volume
Solutions:
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Use a supported browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge - latest versions)
- Check your internet connection
- Try disabling browser extensions
- Contact support if the issue persists after trying these steps
App Configuration Issues
Changes to my app aren't appearing
Possible causes:
- Cache not cleared
- Changes not published
- Synchronization delay
Solutions:
- Make sure you've saved your changes and published them
- Force refresh the app preview (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R)
- Wait a few minutes for changes to propagate
- Check if you're viewing the correct app version
Product data is missing or incorrect
Possible causes:
- Sync issues with Shopify
- Data filters applied
- Products not published
Solutions:
- Go to Settings > Store Connection and click "Resync Products"
- Check if products are published in Shopify
- Verify collection settings and filters
- Ensure products have all required fields populated
Mobile App Issues
App crashes on startup
Possible causes:
- Outdated app version
- Device compatibility issues
- Corrupted app data
Solutions:
- Ensure the app is updated to the latest version
- Check that the device meets minimum requirements
- Try uninstalling and reinstalling the app
- Clear app cache and data (in device settings)
Push notifications not working
Possible causes:
- Notifications disabled in device settings
- App permissions issues
- Configuration problems
Solutions:
- Check device notification settings
- Verify the app has notification permissions
- Confirm push notification setup in the dashboard
- Test sending a manual notification
- Verify device is connected to the internet
Checkout Issues
Customers can't complete purchases
Possible causes:
- Payment gateway issues
- Checkout configuration
- Product availability
Solutions:
- Verify your Shopify checkout is working correctly
- Check payment gateway status
- Ensure products are in stock
- Review checkout flow configuration
- Test the checkout process yourself to identify specific issues
Discount codes not applying
Possible causes:
- Code expired or usage limits reached
- Code not synced to the app
- Eligibility requirements not met
Solutions:
- Verify the discount code is active in Shopify
- Resync your store data
- Check discount code restrictions and eligibility
- Clear app cache and try again
Integration Issues
Third-party integrations not working
Possible causes:
- API key issues
- Integration configuration
- Service disruption
Solutions:
- Verify API keys and credentials are correct
- Check for any required webhooks or callbacks
- Ensure the third-party service is operational
- Review integration settings and permissions
- Check for any error messages in the integration logs
Performance Optimization
If your app is experiencing performance issues:
- Optimize product images (keep file sizes under 1MB)
- Limit the number of products shown in collections
- Simplify complex page layouts
- Remove unused features and integrations
- Consider upgrading your plan if you have a large catalog
Common Error Messages
"Authentication Failed"
- Verify your login credentials
- Reset your password
- Check if your account has been suspended
"Failed to fetch"
- Check your internet connection
- Verify API endpoints are accessible
- Look for CORS issues in developer console
"Resource not found"
- Ensure the requested resource exists
- Check permissions for the resource
- Verify correct IDs are being used
Contacting Support
If you've tried the relevant troubleshooting steps and still have issues, please contact our support team with:
- Detailed description of the problem
- Steps to reproduce the issue
- Screenshots of error messages
- Your store URL and app name
- Device/browser information (if relevant)
Our support team is available via email or through the chat widget in your dashboard.