Troubleshooting
Find solutions to common issues or get help from our support team.
Quick Diagnostics
Check System Status
Before troubleshooting, check if there's a known outage:
🔗 status.olympuscloud.ai - Real-time system status
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Operational | All systems working normally |
| 🟡 Degraded | Some features may be slow |
| 🔴 Outage | Service disruption in progress |
Common Issues
Login Problems
"Invalid email or password"
- Verify email - Check for typos
- Check CAPS LOCK - Passwords are case-sensitive
- Try "Forgot Password" - Reset your password
- Clear browser cache - Remove old session data
"Account locked"
Automatic Unlock
Locked accounts automatically unlock after 15 minutes. If you need immediate access, contact your administrator to manually unlock your account.
After 5 failed login attempts, accounts are temporarily locked.
- Wait 15 minutes and try again, or
- Contact your administrator to unlock immediately
"Session expired"
Your session expires after 24 hours of inactivity.
- Refresh the page
- Log in again
- Enable "Remember me" to stay logged in longer
Mobile App Issues
App won't open
iOS:
- Force close the app (swipe up)
- Restart your iPhone
- Check for app updates in App Store
- Delete and reinstall if needed
Android:
- Force stop the app (Settings > Apps)
- Clear app cache (Settings > Apps > Olympus Cloud > Clear Cache)
- Check for updates in Play Store
- Reinstall if needed
Push notifications not working
- Check device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Notifications > Olympus Cloud > Allow Notifications
- Android: Settings > Apps > Olympus Cloud > Notifications > Enable
- Check in-app settings:
- Profile > Settings > Notifications
- Check Do Not Disturb is off
- Log out and log back in to refresh push token
GPS/Location not working
- Enable location services:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Olympus Cloud > "While Using"
- Android: Settings > Apps > Olympus Cloud > Permissions > Location > "Allow"
- Check GPS signal - Move away from buildings/underground
- Restart phone to reset GPS
- Verify work location is set correctly with your manager
Time Clock Issues
"Unable to clock in - location not verified"
Your GPS location must match an approved work site.
- Ensure location is enabled (see GPS troubleshooting above)
- Wait for GPS accuracy - Sometimes takes 30 seconds
- Move closer to work location center
- Contact manager if you're at a new/temporary location
"No scheduled shift"
You can only clock in during scheduled shifts (unless your manager enables open clock-in).
- Check your schedule for today's shift
- Verify the shift time hasn't been changed
- Contact your manager if you believe there's an error
Missed clock in/out
- Go to Time Clock > My Hours
- Find the day with the missing punch
- Tap Report Issue
- Describe what happened
- Your manager will add the missing punch
Schedule Issues
Schedule not showing
- Refresh the page/app
- Check date range - Make sure you're viewing the correct week
- Pull down to refresh (mobile app)
- Check with manager - Schedule may not be published yet
Schedule changed without notification
- Check notification settings - Ensure schedule change alerts are enabled
- Check email spam folder for notification emails
- Report to manager - They can resend notifications
Time off request stuck on "Pending"
- Check with your manager - They may not have seen it
- Verify you submitted correctly - Check "My Requests" for status
- Cancel and resubmit if needed
Team Chat Issues
Messages not sending
- Check internet connection
- Wait and retry - Messages queue when offline
- Restart the app
- Check if you've been removed from the conversation
Not receiving messages
- Check notification settings
- Verify you're in the conversation
- Check Quiet Hours settings
- Pull to refresh the conversation
Browser Issues
Page not loading correctly
- Hard refresh:
- Windows/Linux:
Ctrl + Shift + R - Mac:
Cmd + Shift + R
- Windows/Linux:
- Clear cache:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy > Clear Data
- Safari: Develop > Empty Caches
- Try incognito/private mode
- Try a different browser
Supported Browsers
| Browser | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| Chrome | 90+ |
| Firefox | 88+ |
| Safari | 14+ |
| Edge | 90+ |
Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is not supported. Please use a modern browser.
Before Contacting Support
Try these steps first:
| Step | What It Fixes |
|---|---|
| Refresh the page | Temporary glitches |
| Clear browser cache | Old/corrupted data |
| Try different browser | Browser-specific issues |
| Update mobile app | Known bugs already fixed |
| Restart device | Memory/connection issues |
| Check internet connection | Network problems |
Contacting Support
Support Channels
| Channel | Best For | Hours | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-App Chat | Quick questions | 24/7 | < 5 min |
| Detailed issues | 24/7 | < 24 hrs | |
| Phone | Urgent/complex | Mon-Fri 6am-9pm PT | Immediate |
- In-App Chat: Click the ? icon in the app
- Email: support@olympuscloud.ai
- Phone: 1-800-OLYMPUS
What to Include
Help us help you faster by providing:
1. Account email
2. Device type (iPhone, Android, PC, Mac)
3. Browser/App version
4. Description of the issue
5. Steps to reproduce
6. Screenshots (if applicable)
7. Error messages (exact text)
Priority Levels
| Priority | Examples | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Critical | Can't clock in/out, payroll affected | < 1 hour |
| High | Feature completely broken | < 4 hours |
| Medium | Feature partially working | < 24 hours |
| Low | Questions, minor issues | < 48 hours |
Training Resources
Self-Help
- Video Tutorials - Step-by-step guides
- Knowledge Base - Searchable articles
- In-App Help - Contextual tips throughout the app
Live Training
- Weekly Webinars - Every Wednesday 2pm PT
- New User Orientation - Monthly (contact your admin)
- Custom Training - Available for enterprise customers
Feature-Specific Guides
For detailed troubleshooting by feature:
- Common Issues - Full list of known issues and solutions
- Scheduling FAQ
- Time Clock FAQ
- Team Chat FAQ
- Mobile App FAQ