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Guide · Getting started

Troubleshooting: common errors and fixes

No leads, credits 402, SMTP failures, empty inbox, locked map/API, blank fields — what each means and what to do.

Guide · Getting started · 9 min read · Updated 2026-07-23

No leads found

Widen geography, check spelling, try Entire country, switch industry, confirm Tier-1 country. Do not rapid-fire the same empty query.

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Credits / 402 error

Balance is empty or too low for the action. Upgrade on Billing or ask admin to top up. Retrying will not invent credits.

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Google Places / search platform errors

If the error mentions Google Places API keys or billing, that is a site-admin configuration issue (GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY). Users cannot fix it from Setup hub.

SMTP send failed

Retest mailbox. For Gmail, regenerate app password. Check host/port/TLS. Pause sequences until Test connection passes.

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Inbox empty but you sent mail

Outbound SMTP ≠ inbound routing. Ask admin to confirm inbound webhook (INBOUND_EMAIL_SECRET → /api/email/inbound) and that replies hit that endpoint.

Map / API / teams locked

Feature gated by plan. Map/API/CRM = Growth+. Teams/SSO/reports/workspaces = Agency+. Upgrade or ask admin to change plan.

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Blank owner / social fields

Not a bug. Enrichment could not verify. Use phone, website, and ratings that are present.

Login / suspended account

Check email/password; register at /register if needed. Suspended accounts must contact support / admin — Academy cannot unsuspend.

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