AI Studio Troubleshooting Guide
Getting Started Issues
Issue: Unable to create an account
Solution:
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Check if you're using a supported email domain
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Clear browser cache and cookies
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Try a different browser
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Ensure you have a stable internet connection
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If corporate email, check with IT about firewall restrictions
Issue: Can't access dashboard after login
Solution:
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Verify you're using the correct login credentials
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Check if your account has been properly activated
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Clear browser cache and try incognito mode
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Disable browser extensions that might interfere
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Contact support if issue persists
Connection Problems
Issue: Frequent disconnections during sessions
Solution:
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Check your internet connection stability
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Close unused browser tabs to free up resources
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Try a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi if possible
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Clear browser cache and restart
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Check if your VPN is causing interference
Issue: API endpoints unreachable
Solution:
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Verify the correct endpoint URLs in your requests
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Check API keys for validity and permissions
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Ensure your network allows outbound connections to AI Studio services
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Test with a simple curl command to isolate the issue
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Contact your network administrator if corporate restrictions apply
Performance Issues
Issue: Slow model response times
Solution:
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Select a faster model variant if available (e.g., Claude 3.5 Haiku)
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Reduce input token length for quicker processing
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Check your network latency with a speed test
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Monitor system resource usage during interactions
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Schedule resource-intensive tasks during off-peak hours
Issue: High resource consumption
Solution:
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Close other resource-intensive applications
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Monitor browser memory usage and restart if necessary
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Consider using the desktop client instead of browser version
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Limit the number of concurrent requests
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Implement request batching for multiple similar queries
API Integration Challenges
Issue: Authentication errors with API
Solution:
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Regenerate API keys and retry
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Ensure API keys are stored securely and not exposed
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Check if you're including the key in the correct header format
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Verify your account has API access permissions
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Review API request limits for your tier
Issue: Incorrect response formats
Solution:
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Check your request body formatting
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Verify that content types are properly specified in headers
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Review the API documentation for correct parameter usage
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Test with example requests from the documentation
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Implement proper error handling in your code
Model Output Problems
Issue: Incomplete or truncated responses
Solution:
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Increase your max_tokens parameter
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Break complex queries into smaller, sequential requests
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Check if you're hitting token limits for your subscription tier
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Use system prompts to instruct the model to be concise
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Implement pagination for long outputs
Issue: Irrelevant or off-topic responses
Solution:
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Refine your prompts to be more specific and detailed
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Add examples of desired outputs in your prompt
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Use system messages to define the context clearly
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Experiment with temperature settings (lower for more deterministic outputs)
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Implement structured output formats when possible
Billing and Account Issues
Issue: Unexpected charges
Solution:
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Review usage analytics in your dashboard
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Set up usage alerts and limits
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Check for unauthorized access to your API keys
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Review your application logic for potential infinite loops
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Contact billing support with specific transaction IDs
Issue: Unable to upgrade subscription
Solution:
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Clear browser cache and cookies
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Use a different payment method
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Check if your card has international transaction permissions
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Verify billing address matches card information
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Contact support with specific error messages
User Interface Problems
Issue: UI elements not displaying correctly
Solution:
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Try different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
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Update your browser to the latest version
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Disable browser extensions temporarily
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Check for JavaScript errors in the console
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Adjust zoom level and display settings
Issue: File upload failures
Solution:
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Check file size limits and formats
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Compress files if necessary
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Try uploading files individually rather than in batch
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Clear browser cache and temporary files
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Check browser console for specific error messages
Advanced Troubleshooting
Issue: Custom integration failures
Solution:
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Enable verbose logging in your application
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Implement request/response logging for debugging
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Test API endpoints with Postman or similar tools
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Create minimal reproducible examples
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Document exact steps and error messages when contacting support
Issue: Webhook delivery problems
Solution:
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Ensure your server is publicly accessible
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Check server logs for incoming requests
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Verify correct URL format in webhook configuration
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Implement proper response codes (200 OK) to acknowledge receipt
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Set up monitoring for webhook endpoints
If you continue to experience issues after trying these solutions, please contact our support team with:
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Detailed description of the issue
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Steps to reproduce
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Error messages or screenshots
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Account information
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Timestamps of when issues occurred