Troubleshooting Guide
Solutions to common problems and technical issues
Quick Fixes - Try These First
Before diving into specific issues, try these general troubleshooting steps that solve most problems:
Refresh Your Browser
Press Ctrl+F5 (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+R (Mac) to hard refresh and clear cache.
Clear Browser Cache
Clear your browser's cache and cookies, then restart the browser.
Try Incognito/Private Mode
Open an incognito/private browsing window to test without extensions.
Check Internet Connection
Ensure you have a stable internet connection and try a different network if possible.
Browser Compatibility
CCSwag works best with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If using Internet Explorer, please switch to a modern browser for the best experience.
Account & Login Issues
Step-by-step solution:
- Check email address: Ensure you're using the correct email address
- Reset password: Click "Forgot Password" on the login page
- Check spam folder: Password reset emails might be in spam
- Clear browser data: Clear cookies and cache
- Try different browser: Test with a different browser or device
- Contact support: If still unable to access, contact support
Solution steps:
- Check spam/junk folder: Emails might be filtered
- Add to whitelist: Add noreply@ccswag.com to your contacts
- Check email filters: Disable any email filters temporarily
- Wait 10 minutes: Sometimes delivery is delayed
- Request new email: Try the "Resend verification" option
- Try different email: Use a different email address if possible
Common causes and solutions:
- Multiple failed login attempts: Wait 15 minutes then try again
- Payment issues: Update payment method in billing settings
- Policy violations: Review terms of service and contact support
- Suspicious activity: Verify your identity with support team
If your account is suspended, contact support immediately for assistance.
Product & Catalog Issues
Troubleshooting steps:
- Wait 2-3 minutes: Large imports can take time
- Check internet connection: Ensure stable, fast connection
- Don't close browser: Keep the tab open during import
- Try again later: Server might be busy during peak hours
- Clear cache: Clear browser cache and try again
- Contact support: If consistently failing after multiple attempts
File upload requirements:
- File formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, SVG only
- File size: Maximum 10MB per file
- Dimensions: Minimum 300x300 pixels, recommended 2400x2400
- Resolution: 300 DPI or higher for best quality
If upload still fails:
- Reduce file size by compressing the image
- Convert to PNG format if using other formats
- Try uploading from a different device
- Check if your internet connection is stable
- Disable browser extensions temporarily
Common reasons and solutions:
- Temporary stock shortage: Check back in 24-48 hours
- Seasonal unavailability: Some items are seasonal
- Plan limitations: Check if your plan supports this product type
- Regional restrictions: Some products not available in all regions
Try importing the catalog again to get the latest availability updates.
Quality improvement tips:
- Use high-resolution images: At least 300 DPI
- Vector formats preferred: SVG files scale better
- Avoid low-resolution sources: Don't use images from websites
- Transparent backgrounds: Use PNG with transparent background
- Proper sizing: Minimum 2400x2400 pixels for best results
Payment & Billing Issues
Common causes and solutions:
- Insufficient funds: Check account balance
- Expired card: Update card expiration date
- Incorrect details: Verify card number, CVV, and billing address
- Bank restrictions: Contact your bank about international transactions
- Daily limits: You may have reached daily spending limits
What to try:
- Try a different payment method
- Contact your bank to authorize the transaction
- Use PayPal as an alternative
- Try again in a few minutes
Payout schedule reminders:
- Monthly schedule: Payouts sent on 15th of each month
- Minimum threshold: $25 minimum required
- Processing time: 3-5 business days after payout date
- Delivered orders only: Orders must be delivered to be included
Check these items:
- Verify your payout method is set up correctly
- Check if you met the $25 minimum
- Ensure orders were delivered before month-end
- Check your PayPal/bank account for deposits
- Review payout history in your dashboard
Common billing scenarios:
- Pro-rating: Plan changes are pro-rated
- Setup fees: One-time fees when starting/upgrading
- Tax addition: Local taxes may be added
- Failed payment fees: Some banks charge for failed transactions
Check your billing history in the dashboard or contact support for detailed billing explanations.
Order & Shipping Issues
Normal processing times:
- Payment processing: 0-2 hours
- Production queue: 1-24 hours
- Printing/production: 1-3 business days
- Quality control: Additional 1 business day
If order is delayed beyond normal times:
- Check if it's a weekend or holiday
- Review the product type (some take longer)
- Look for any notifications in your dashboard
- Contact support if stuck for more than 5 business days
Tracking troubleshooting:
- Wait 24 hours: Tracking info can take time to update
- Try different carriers: Check USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL websites
- Remove spaces: Copy tracking number without spaces
- Check email: Tracking info is sent to customer via email
- Use carrier apps: Try official carrier mobile apps
Quality issues are handled automatically:
- Customer service: We handle all customer complaints
- Quality guarantee: Free replacements for defective items
- No cost to you: Quality issues don't affect your earnings
- Automatic process: Customers contact us directly
You'll be notified if there are patterns in quality issues with your designs, but individual complaints are handled automatically.
Dashboard & Analytics Issues
Troubleshooting steps:
- Hard refresh: Press Ctrl+F5 (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+R (Mac)
- Clear cache: Clear browser cache and cookies
- Disable extensions: Try with all browser extensions disabled
- Different browser: Test with Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
- Check JavaScript: Ensure JavaScript is enabled
- Try mobile: Access dashboard from your phone
Data accuracy considerations:
- Update frequency: Data updates every 6-12 hours
- Time zones: Check your timezone settings
- Date ranges: Verify selected date ranges
- Delivered orders only: Revenue only counts delivered orders
- Refunds included: Returns and refunds affect totals
If data still seems incorrect after checking these factors, contact support with specific examples.
Feature availability by plan:
- Basic plan: Limited to essential features
- Premium plan: Advanced analytics and digital products
- Custom plan: Full feature access
Check your current plan in settings. Some features require plan upgrades.
Performance Issues
Website Running Slowly?
If CCSwag feels slow or unresponsive, try these optimization steps:
Browser Optimization
- Close unnecessary browser tabs
- Disable resource-heavy extensions
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Update browser to latest version
- Restart your browser
Network Optimization
- Check internet speed (need 5+ Mbps)
- Try different WiFi network
- Switch to mobile data temporarily
- Restart your router/modem
- Avoid peak usage times
Device Optimization
- Close other applications
- Restart your computer/device
- Free up disk space
- Update operating system
- Use latest hardware if possible
When to Contact Support
- Issues persist after trying all steps
- Error messages appear consistently
- Features completely non-functional
- Performance worse than usual
- Other users report similar issues
Still Need Help?
Contact Support Options
If the troubleshooting steps above don't resolve your issue, our support team is here to help.
Before Contacting Support
- Try the quick fixes at the top of this page
- Note any error messages exactly as they appear
- Record what you were doing when the issue occurred
- Take screenshots if helpful
- Note your browser and operating system
Support Response Times
- Email support: 24-48 hours
- Live chat: During business hours
- Priority support: Premium/Custom plans
- Emergency issues: Same day response