> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.seegov.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.seegov.org/guidance/troubleshooting.md).

# Troubleshooting

## I cannot see Backstage

* Make sure you are signed in to the account that received access.
* Open the profile page and look for a pending Backstage request.
* If the request was approved but the **Backstage** menu is missing, sign out and back in.
* If it remains missing, email Alex with the account email address. Do not send your password.

## I cannot find a meeting

* Search by both the government name and the specific body name.
* Check the state abbreviation and meeting date.
* Clear government filters or search outside your followed list.
* The government may not have published a recording yet, or SeeGov may still be collecting or processing it.

## The wrong meeting or committee seems to be listed

Open the information icon beside the meeting heading. Compare the original video title, source label, source link, government body, and date. Send Alex the meeting URL and the government source URL if they do not match.

## The transcript or speaker name is wrong

Listen to the source audio first. Use [Correct speaker names](/find-news/correct-speakers.md) when one speaker ID clearly belongs to one person. Use **Unknown Speaker** when the ID covers multiple people or the identity is uncertain.

For a misheard word, correct the generated text you will publish. The source transcript itself may still contain the recognition error.

## I cannot move to the next creation step

* Make sure at least one moment is selected.
* In Refine, review the included moments required for a Highlight Reel.
* Check for a visible validation message or unfinished field.
* If this is your first creation, complete the requested profile photo, description, location, and Creator Guidelines acknowledgment.

## I do not want this to publish or post

Before generation, clear **Auto-publish when ready** for a Highlight Reel or **Post to Reels when ready** for a Social Video. See [Create without publishing or posting](/guidance/experiment-without-publishing.md).

## A generated video is taking a long time

Longer outputs and more complex video processing take more time. You can leave and return later. Avoid repeatedly starting a new generation for the same draft. If the output reports a failure or remains unchanged much longer than expected, send Alex the meeting URL and output headline.

## A social destination is missing or wrong

Do not post from an unintended identity. Social destinations depend on the accounts connected for you or your publication. Email Alex so we can check the setup.

## Help us investigate

Send <alex@seegov.org>:

* the page or meeting URL;
* what you expected;
* what happened instead;
* the approximate time; and
* a screenshot that does not expose private information.


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