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FAQ & Troubleshooting

FAQ & Troubleshooting

Find answers to common questions and resolve issues

Common Issues

Quick fixes

Solutions to frequently encountered problems.

Issue: Can't create a work order

Solution: Check WORK_ORDERS_CREATE permission. Contact admin. Ensure locations exist.

Issue: Data doesn't save

Solution: Check internet. Clear cache. Check browser console for errors.

Issue: Pages load slowly

Solution: Clear cache. Use filters. Try different browser.

Issue: Menu items missing

Solution: Depends on role permissions and enabled modules. Contact admin.

Issue: No email notifications

Solution: Check spam. Verify email in profile. Brevo limit: 300/day.

Issue: Wrong report data

Solution: Check date range and filters. Ensure WOs are properly closed.

Issues

Issue: Can't create a work order

Solution: Check WORK_ORDERS_CREATE permission. Contact admin. Ensure locations exist.

Issue: Data doesn't save

Solution: Check internet. Clear cache. Check browser console for errors.

Issue: Pages load slowly

Solution: Clear cache. Use filters. Try different browser.

Issue: Menu items missing

Solution: Depends on role permissions and enabled modules. Contact admin.

Issue: No email notifications

Solution: Check spam. Verify email in profile. Brevo limit: 300/day.

Issue: Wrong report data

Solution: Check date range and filters. Ensure WOs are properly closed.

Include browser type, OS, and screenshots when reporting issues.


Login Problems

Auth issues

Common account and login solutions.

Issue: Forgot password

Solution: Click 'Forgot Password', enter email, check inbox (and spam).

Issue: Account locked

Solution: Wait 15 minutes after failed attempts. Contact admin if persistent.

Issue: Can't access features

Solution: Role-dependent. Admin can adjust your role/permissions.

Issue: Invitation expired

Solution: Links expire after 7 days. Ask admin to resend.

Issue: Session expired

Solution: Security feature. Log in again. Check cookie settings.

Issue: Several people share one computer

Solution: Sign out between shifts — the sign-in page then lists the accounts recently used on that computer, so the next person taps their name and only types a password. « Switch user » in the avatar menu does the same. Only names are stored, never a password or an open session, and each row can be removed with the ×. If your administrator gave you a short identifier instead of an email, sign in with it as name@company.

Issues

Issue: Forgot password

Solution: Click 'Forgot Password', enter email, check inbox (and spam).

Issue: Account locked

Solution: Wait 15 minutes after failed attempts. Contact admin if persistent.

Issue: Can't access features

Solution: Role-dependent. Admin can adjust your role/permissions.

Issue: Invitation expired

Solution: Links expire after 7 days. Ask admin to resend.

Issue: Session expired

Solution: Security feature. Log in again. Check cookie settings.

Issue: Several people share one computer

Solution: Sign out between shifts — the sign-in page then lists the accounts recently used on that computer, so the next person taps their name and only types a password. « Switch user » in the avatar menu does the same. Only names are stored, never a password or an open session, and each row can be removed with the ×. If your administrator gave you a short identifier instead of an email, sign in with it as name@company.


Import Issues

CSV troubleshooting

Common CSV import problems.

Requirements

  • UTF-8
  • Comma-delimited
  • Headers from template
  • Dates: YYYY-MM-DD
  • Empty not N/A

Issue: Invalid format

Solution: Use template. Save as CSV UTF-8.

Issue: Skipped rows

Solution: Check errors: duplicates, missing fields, bad references.

Issue: Corrupted characters

Solution: UTF-8 encoding. Excel: CSV UTF-8.

Issue: Timeout

Solution: Split into smaller batches — 2,000 to 5,000 rows imports comfortably. Maximum 8,000 rows per file.

Errors

Issue: Invalid format

Solution: Use template. Save as CSV UTF-8.

Issue: Skipped rows

Solution: Check errors: duplicates, missing fields, bad references.

Issue: Corrupted characters

Solution: UTF-8 encoding. Excel: CSV UTF-8.

Issue: Timeout

Solution: Split into smaller batches — 2,000 to 5,000 rows imports comfortably. Maximum 8,000 rows per file.


Performance

Loading issues

Tips for improving speed.

Solutions

  • Clear browser cache
  • Use filters on lists
  • Try Chrome (recommended)
  • Close unused tabs
  • Stable internet on mobile
  • Date filters on large reports

Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Keep updated.


Access Issues

Permission problems

Usually a permissions issue.

Issue: Menu item missing

Solution: Role needs the permission. Contact admin.

Issue: Can see but can't edit

Solution: READ but not UPDATE permission. Ask admin.

Issue: No cost data visible

Solution: Sensitive permissions (VIEW_COSTS) — restricted by default.

Issue: Module missing entirely

Solution: May be disabled. Admin enables in Settings > Modules.

Common Causes

Issue: Menu item missing

Solution: Role needs the permission. Contact admin.

Issue: Can see but can't edit

Solution: READ but not UPDATE permission. Ask admin.

Issue: No cost data visible

Solution: Sensitive permissions (VIEW_COSTS) — restricted by default.

Issue: Module missing entirely

Solution: May be disabled. Admin enables in Settings > Modules.

Ask admin to check your role in People > Users.


Sending Feedback

Report a bug or suggest an improvement from inside the app

Bugs you run into and features you wish existed are best sent from inside FreeMaint. Everything that arrives that way gets a reference, is prioritised against the rest of the roadmap, and notifies you when it ships.

Important:

Email works too, but it gets no reference, cannot be voted on by other users, and cannot notify you when the work is done. Use the in-app form whenever you can.

For a "how do I…" question, try FreeMee first — the assistant behind the same bottom-right button. It knows the product and answers immediately, which is usually faster than waiting for a reply.

In the mobile app, if your screenshots cannot be uploaded, the report is not sent: try again, or remove them to send the text alone.

Following what you sent

Open Support in the sidebar and switch to My Requests to see everything you have submitted and where it stands. When a request ships it appears in the What's New panel, and you are notified.

Bug Report
Something is broken, or behaves differently from what the documentation says.
Feature Request
Something FreeMaint does not do yet that your team needs.
Improvement
Something that works, but is slower or more awkward than it should be.
Question
You are not sure how to do something. Our in-app assistant often answers these instantly.

Choosing a type

Bug Report
Something is broken, or behaves differently from what the documentation says.
Feature Request
Something FreeMaint does not do yet that your team needs.
Improvement
Something that works, but is slower or more awkward than it should be.
Question
You are not sure how to do something. Our in-app assistant often answers these instantly.

Where to find it

The same form is also available from Support in the left sidebar. On the mobile app it is the same button, under "Report a bug".

  1. Look for the round button at the bottom right of any screen — the one labelled "Help and feedback".
  2. Tap it, then choose "Submit Feedback".
  3. Pick the type of feedback, describe what happened, and attach a screenshot if it helps.
  4. Send it. Your browser details and the page you were on are attached automatically.

Getting Support

How to get help

Multiple support channels available.

Channels

  • Documentation — 100+ articles
  • In-App Help — Header icon
  • Email — contact@freemaint.com
  • Feedback — the "Help and feedback" button, bottom right of every screen

Response Times

24-48 business hours. Critical issues prioritized.

Include company name, issue description, reproduction steps, and screenshots.


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