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Troubleshooting

This section provides solutions to common issues you might encounter while using the STATUS platform.

Common Issues

Installation Issues

Problem: Dependencies not installing correctly

Solution:

# Clear npm cache and reinstall
npm cache clean --force
rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
npm install

Problem: Port already in use

Solution:

# Find and kill the process using the port
lsof -ti:3000 | xargs kill -9

Runtime Issues

Problem: Service not starting

Solution:

  • Check if all required environment variables are set
  • Verify that all dependencies are installed
  • Review the logs for specific error messages

Problem: Connection errors

Solution:

  • Verify network connectivity
  • Check firewall settings
  • Ensure services are running on the correct ports

Configuration Issues

Problem: Environment variables not loading

Solution:

  • Verify the .env file exists and is properly formatted
  • Ensure environment variables are exported correctly
  • Restart the service after making changes

Getting Help

If you encounter an issue not covered here:

  1. Check the GitHub Issues for similar problems
  2. Review the documentation thoroughly
  3. Reach out to the community for support
  4. Create a new issue with detailed information about your problem

Logs and Debugging

Enable debug logging to get more information about issues:

# Set debug mode
export DEBUG=status:*

Review logs in the appropriate location for your deployment.