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Reasons Why You're Having Trouble Uploading

Having Trouble Uploading? We’ve Got You Covered

Written by Sharon Rajan

A Simple Troubleshooting Guide

We know how important your stories are and we’re here to help you get them uploaded smoothly. If your upload isn’t working as expected, don’t worry. Try the steps below, and we’ll get you back on track in no time.


1. Let’s check your internet connection

Uploads need a strong and steady connection to work properly.

What to do:

  • Make sure you're connected to a reliable Wi-Fi network

  • Avoid uploading on weak or fluctuating connections

Example:

If your upload fails midway, it’s often due to a dropped connection.


2. Close other open campaign links

While attempting again, having multiple campaign links open can interfere with uploads.

What to do:

  • Close any other open campaign links or tabs

  • Refresh your browser and try again


3. Try a different browser

Sometimes browser-related issues can affect uploads.

What to do:

  • Switch to another browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Edge)

  • Make sure your browser is updated with the latest version

Example:

If your upload isn’t progressing in one browser, it may work smoothly in another.


4. Use Incognito / Private mode

Browser extensions or cached data can sometimes get in the way.

What to do:

Open an incognito/private window

Paste your campaign link and try uploading again

Example:

If an extension is interfering, incognito mode can bypass it.


5. Clear Cookies & Cache

This is a simple step that can solve a lot of hidden problems.

What to do:

Clear your browser’s cache and cookies

Restart your browser before trying again

Example:

If your uploads keep failing or behaving inconsistently, clearing cache can resolve hidden browser issues.


6. Check your video length

We support videos up to 6 minutes.

Important Notes:

Videos longer than 6 minutes may in some cases fail or get stuck

Videos under 3–5 minutes upload more reliably

What to do:

Trim longer videos before uploading

Break longer content into shorter clips

Example:

A 10-minute video may not always face issues, but splitting it into two shorter clips can resolve the issue.


6. Give it a little time

Upload time can vary depending on your video/photo size and internet speed.

Important:

The upload may take as long as the duration of your video.

Example:

A 5-minute video could take around 5 minutes (or longer) to fully upload.


A few extra tips for success

  • Keep your video files reasonably sized

  • Avoid uploading very large files

  • Do not close the browser tab while uploading

  • Wait for confirmation before exiting the page


Still having trouble?

No worries - we’re here to help!

If you’ve tried all the steps above and are still experiencing issues, please reach out to our support team with the following details:

  • The size of the content

  • If a video, then knowing the length of the it would be helpful

  • What happens when you try to upload (error, stuck, etc.)

This helps us jump in and assist you much faster.


Final Note

Our platform is designed to capture and share impactful stories through short, meaningful content. Keeping videos concise not only improves upload success - it also makes your stories more engaging and easier to share.

We’re excited to see what you create!


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