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# Troubleshooting Guide
This document provides solutions to common problems encountered when using DocuElevate.
## Common Issues
### Application Won't Start
#### Symptoms
- Docker containers exit immediately
- Web interface not accessible
- Error logs show startup failures
#### Possible Solutions
1. **Check environment variables**
```bash
docker-compose config
```
Ensure all required variables are set properly in your `.env` file.
2. **Verify permissions**
```bash
ls -la /path/to/workdir
```
Make sure the application has write permissions to the working directory.
3. **Check port availability**
```bash
netstat -tuln | grep 8000
```
Ensure the port isn't already in use by another application.
### Document Upload Fails
#### Symptoms
- Error messages during upload
- Files appear to upload but aren't processed
- Browser console errors
#### Possible Solutions
1. **Check file size limits**
- Default maximum file size is 100MB
- Adjust `client_max_body_size` in your reverse proxy configuration
2. **Verify storage space**
```bash
df -h
```
Ensure there's sufficient disk space available.
3. **Check worker process**
```bash
docker-compose logs worker
```
Verify the Celery worker is running and processing tasks.
### OCR or Text Extraction Issues
#### Symptoms
- Documents upload but text isn't extracted
- Poor quality text extraction
- API errors related to Azure services
#### Possible Solutions
1. **Verify API credentials**
Check the Azure Document Intelligence API key and endpoint in your `.env` file.
2. **Check document quality**
- Ensure documents are clearly scanned
- Try preprocessing images to improve quality before upload
3. **Test API connectivity**
```bash
curl -X GET -H "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_KEY" "YOUR_ENDPOINT"
```
Ensure the API is accessible from your server.
### Email Integration Problems
#### Symptoms
- Email attachments aren't being processed
- IMAP connection errors in logs
- Authentication failures
#### Possible Solutions
1. **Verify IMAP settings**
Check host, port, username, and password in your configuration.
2. **Test IMAP connectivity**
```bash
telnet mail.example.com 993
```
Ensure the IMAP server is accessible.
3. **Enable less secure apps**
For Gmail and some providers, you may need to enable access for less secure apps or use app-specific passwords.
4. **Check firewall settings**
Ensure your server can make outbound connections to the mail server.
### Storage Integration Issues
#### Symptoms
- Files aren't appearing in Dropbox/Nextcloud/Paperless
- Authentication errors in logs
- API rate limiting errors
#### Possible Solutions
1. **Verify API credentials**
Double-check all API keys, tokens, and secrets.
2. **Check access permissions**
Ensure the application has write permissions to the specified folders.
3. **Refresh tokens**
For OAuth-based services like Dropbox, try generating new refresh tokens.
4. **Examine detailed logs**
```bash
docker-compose logs worker | grep -i dropbox
```
Look for specific error messages related to the service.
## Database Issues
#### Symptoms
- Application errors related to database connections
- Missing or corrupt data
- Slow performance
#### Possible Solutions
1. **Check database connection string**
Verify the `DATABASE_URL` variable in your `.env` file.
2. **Inspect database integrity**
```bash
sqlite3 database.db "PRAGMA integrity_check;"
```
(For SQLite databases)
3. **Perform database migrations**
```bash
docker-compose exec api alembic upgrade head
```
Ensure the database schema is up-to-date.
## Authentication Problems
#### Symptoms
- Unable to log in
- Redirect loops during authentication
- OAuth errors
#### Possible Solutions
1. **Verify Authentik configuration**
Check client ID, client secret, and configuration URL.
2. **Check callback URLs**
Ensure the redirect URIs are correctly configured in your OAuth provider.
3. **Clear browser cookies and cache**
Authentication issues can sometimes be resolved by clearing browser data.
## Getting Additional Help
If you continue to experience issues after trying these solutions:
1. **Check the logs** for detailed error messages
```bash
docker-compose logs --tail=100
```
2. **Open an issue** on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/christianlouis/document-processor/issues)
3. **Contact the developer** via the information provided on the About page