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Common Issues
Registration Issues
Players Can’t Register for Events
Duplicate Registrations
Tournament Management Issues
Pairings Not Generating
Match Result Submission Problems
Payment Processing Issues
Failed Payments
Refund Problems
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Password Reset Problems
Account Merging Issues
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Events Not Showing on Calendar
Event Image Display Problems
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Common Issues
Solutions for frequently encountered problems in Spicerack
Common Issues
This guide provides solutions to frequently encountered problems in Spicerack. If you can’t find your issue here, check our
Support Resources
or contact our support team.
Registration Issues
Players Can’t Register for Events
Possible causes and solutions:
Event is full
Check event capacity in
Events
>
[Event Name]
>
Settings
Consider increasing capacity if appropriate
Registration closed
Verify registration dates in event settings
Extend registration period if needed
Player account issues
Ensure players have created accounts
Check if their accounts are verified
Verify they meet any event requirements (membership level, qualifications, etc.)
Payment configuration
Confirm payment methods are properly configured
Test the registration process yourself to identify payment issues
Duplicate Registrations
If players are showing up multiple times in your registration list:
Go to
Events
>
[Event Name]
>
Registrations
Sort by player name to identify duplicates
Select duplicate entries
Click
Manage Selected
>
Mark as Duplicate
Choose which registration to keep
Process refunds for duplicate payments if needed
Tournament Management Issues
Pairings Not Generating
If you’re unable to generate pairings for a round:
Check player count
Ensure you have an appropriate number of players for the tournament format
Verify all players are properly checked in
Round configuration
Confirm the previous round is properly completed
Check that all match results have been entered
Software state
Try refreshing the page
Clear browser cache
Log out and log back in
Match Result Submission Problems
If players or staff can’t submit match results:
Permission settings
Check who is allowed to submit results in
Events
>
[Event Name]
>
Settings
>
Reporting
Adjust permissions if needed
Round status
Verify the round is properly started and active
Check that the match hasn’t already been reported
User access
Ensure users have the correct access link or QR code
Verify they’re using supported browsers
Payment Processing Issues
Failed Payments
If payments are being declined:
Gateway configuration
Check your payment gateway settings in
Organization
>
Integrations
Verify your API credentials are current
Ensure your account is in good standing with the payment provider
Currency issues
Confirm you’re accepting the correct currency
Check for currency conversion problems
Card processing
Verify 3D Secure/verification settings
Check if international cards are being properly processed
Refund Problems
If you’re unable to process refunds:
Refund timeframe
Check if you’re within the payment provider’s refund window
Verify the transaction is in a refundable state
Permission settings
Confirm you have refund permissions
Check your organization’s refund policy settings
Payment method
Some payment methods have different refund processes
Contact your payment provider if direct refunds aren’t working
User Account Issues
Password Reset Problems
If users can’t reset their passwords:
Email delivery
Check if reset emails are being sent (verify in
Organization
>
Communications
>
Logs
)
Look for emails being marked as spam
Verify the user’s email address is correct
Link expiration
Password reset links expire after 24 hours
Users should request a new link if expired
Account status
Verify the account hasn’t been deactivated or suspended
Account Merging Issues
If players have duplicate accounts they need to merge:
Direct them to
Profile
>
Account Settings
>
Merge Account
They’ll need to verify ownership of both accounts
If they can’t access one account, they should contact support with proof of ownership
Event Display Issues
Events Not Showing on Calendar
If events aren’t appearing on your public calendar:
Visibility settings
Check event visibility in
Events
>
[Event Name]
>
Settings
>
Visibility
Ensure the event is marked as “Public”
Publication status
Verify the event is published and not in draft status
Check if publication date is in the future
Category filters
Confirm the event is assigned to the correct categories
Check if calendar filters are hiding certain event types
Event Image Display Problems
If event images aren’t displaying correctly:
Image format
Ensure images are in supported formats (JPG, PNG, GIF)
Check image dimensions (recommended: 1200x630px for banners)
File size
Verify images are under the 5MB size limit
Compress large images before uploading
Cache issues
Try clearing browser cache
Force refresh the page (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R)
Data Export Issues
Failed Exports
If you’re unable to export data:
File size limits
Large exports may time out
Try narrowing your export criteria
Export in smaller batches
Permission settings
Verify you have export permissions for that data type
Check if there are privacy restrictions on certain data fields
Format compatibility
Try a different export format (CSV instead of Excel, etc.)
Check for special characters causing export errors
Technical Problems
Page Loading Issues
If pages are loading slowly or not at all:
Browser compatibility
Ensure you’re using a supported browser (latest Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
Try an alternate browser
Internet connection
Check your internet connection
Try accessing from a different network
Cache and cookies
Clear browser cache and cookies
Try incognito/private browsing mode
Mobile App Connection Issues
If the mobile app isn’t connecting:
App version
Ensure you’re using the latest app version
Update from your device’s app store
Login credentials
Verify your login information
Try resetting your password
Device compatibility
Check if your device meets minimum requirements
Ensure your OS is up to date
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