Login Issues & Troubleshooting
Can't access your account? Here are solutions to common login issues.
Common Login Problems
"Invalid Email or Password"
This usually means:
- Email address typed incorrectly
- Password is wrong
- Account doesn't exist with that email
Solutions:
1. Check Email Address:
- Verify spelling
- Check for typos
- Try alternate email addresses
- No spaces before/after
- Correct domain (.com, not .con)
2. Reset Password:
- Click "Forgot Password"
- Enter your email address
- Check inbox for reset link
- Check spam/junk folder
- Create new password
3. Try Remembered Passwords:
- Browser may have saved it
- Check password manager
- Try passwords you commonly use
- Be careful of caps lock
4. Create New Account:
- If no account exists
- Use "Sign Up" instead
- May have different email than remembered
Can't Receive Password Reset Email
Check These First:
1. Spam/Junk Folder:
- Email may be filtered
- Check promotions tab (Gmail)
- Search for "Royal Palm"
- Mark as "Not Spam"
2. Correct Email Address:
- Verify email spelling
- Try alternate addresses
- Check which email you registered with
- Contact support if unsure
3. Email Provider Issues:
- Corporate/school emails may block
- Add royalpalmservices.com to whitelist
- Contact IT department
- Try personal email
4. Wait and Retry:
- Emails can take 5-15 minutes
- Don't request multiple times immediately
- Check again in 15 minutes
- Request new link if needed
5. Email Inbox Full:
- Check if email box has space
- Delete old emails
- Request reset again
Still Not Working?
- Contact support: support@royalpalmservices.com
- Provide account email
- We'll help reset manually
- May need to verify identity
Account Locked
Why Accounts Get Locked:
Security Protection:
- Multiple failed login attempts
- Suspicious activity detected
- Potential fraud
- Payment disputes
- Policy violations
Automatic Locks:
- 5 failed login attempts
- Locks for 30 minutes
- Or until password reset
- Protects from hackers
What to Do:
For Failed Attempts:
1. Wait 30 minutes
2. Or reset password now
3. Use correct email/password
4. Contact support if continues
For Other Reasons:
1. Check email for notification
2. Reason will be explained
3. Contact support
4. Provide requested information
5. We'll review and unlock if appropriate
Email Address Not Recognized
Possible Reasons:
No Account Exists:
- Never created account
- Used different email
- Account was deleted
- Typo in email
Email Changed:
- Updated to different email
- Use new email to log in
- Forgot you changed it
Solutions:
1. Try Other Email Addresses:
- Work email
- Personal email
- Old email addresses
- Spouse's email
2. Create New Account:
- If no account found
- Click "Sign Up"
- Use email you want
- Set up fresh account
3. Contact Support:
- If you know account exists
- Provide details:
- Phone number
- Service history
- Approximate creation date
- We'll help locate account
Browser Issues
Login Page Won't Load:
Quick Fixes:
1. Clear Browser Cache:
- Ctrl+Shift+Delete (PC)
- Command+Shift+Delete (Mac)
- Select "Cached images and files"
- Clear for "All time"
- Restart browser
2. Disable Extensions:
- Ad blockers may interfere
- Privacy extensions
- VPNs may cause issues
- Try incognito/private mode
3. Update Browser:
- Use latest version
- Outdated browsers have issues
- Download updates
- Restart after updating
4. Try Different Browser:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
- See if problem persists
5. Check Internet Connection:
- Test other websites
- Restart router
- Check Wi-Fi connection
- Try mobile data
Mobile App Login Issues
App-Specific Problems:
1. Update the App:
- Check App Store/Play Store
- Install latest version
- Old versions may not work
- Restart phone after update
2. Clear App Cache:
iPhone:
- Delete and reinstall app
- Or Settings > Royal Palm > Clear Cache
Android:
- Settings > Apps > Royal Palm
- Clear Cache
- Clear Data (if needed)
- Restart app
3. Check Permissions:
- Allow internet access
- Enable notifications (optional)
- Location (for some features)
4. Try Website Instead:
- Go to royalpalmservices.com
- Log in through browser
- See if issue is app-specific
- Report app bug to support
Two-Factor Authentication Issues
*When 2FA is available:*
Not Receiving Code:
1. Check Phone Service:
- SMS requires cell service
- Check signal strength
- Try in different location
- Verify phone number correct
2. Use Alternate Method:
- Authenticator app
- Backup codes
- Email code
- Recovery options
3. Resend Code:
- Wait 1-2 minutes
- Request new code
- Check it hasn't expired
- Codes valid 10 minutes
Lost Phone:
- Use backup codes
- Contact support
- Verify identity
- We'll help disable 2FA
- Set up with new number
Social Login Issues
Google/Facebook Login Not Working:
1. Verify Connected:
- Check if accounts linked
- May need to reconnect
- Go to Account Settings
- Link/unlink social accounts
2. Use Email/Password Instead:
- Click "Use Email"
- May need to set password first
- Reset if don't remember
3. Check Social Account:
- Log into Google/Facebook separately
- Verify account is active
- Check permissions
- Re-authorize app access
4. Try Direct Login:
- Use email and password
- More reliable
- Can still link social later
"Account Suspended"
Why This Happens:
Possible Reasons:
- Payment issues
- Policy violations
- Multiple complaints
- Fraudulent activity
- Safety concerns
- Terms of service breach
What to Do:
1. Check Email:
- Suspension notice sent
- Explains reason
- May include next steps
- Review carefully
2. Contact Support:
- Email: support@royalpalmservices.com
- Phone: (561) 555-0123
- Explain your situation
- Provide any relevant details
- Ask about reinstatement
3. Resolve Issues:
- Pay outstanding balance
- Address complaints
- Explain misunderstanding
- Provide evidence if wrongful
- May need to go through review process
4. Appeal:
- If you believe suspension unfair
- Submit appeal
- Provide documentation
- We'll review case
- Decision usually within 5 business days
Forgot Which Email I Used
Finding Your Account Email:
1. Check Email Accounts:
- Look for emails from royalpalmservices.com
- Search "Royal Palm"
- Check all folders
- Booking confirmations
- Old receipts
2. Try Common Emails:
- Personal email
- Work email
- Old email addresses
- Spouse's email
3. Check Payment Records:
- Credit card statements
- Search for "Royal Palm"
- May show transaction details
- Contact number listed
4. Contact Support:
Provide what you know:
- Full name
- Phone number
- Address
- Recent service details
- Payment method used
- Approximate account creation date
We can locate your account and:
- Confirm the email
- Send reset link
- Help you regain access
Can't Remember Password
Password Reset Process:
1. Click "Forgot Password":
- On login page
- Enter email address
- Click "Send Reset Link"
2. Check Email:
- Look for reset message
- From: no-reply@royalpalmservices.com
- Subject: "Reset Your Password"
- May take a few minutes
- Check spam folder
3. Click Reset Link:
- Link expires in 24 hours
- Opens password reset page
- Enter new password twice
- Click "Reset Password"
4. Log In:
- Use email and new password
- Should work immediately
- Update password manager
Tips:
- Use password manager
- Write it down securely
- Don't use same password everywhere
- Make it memorable but strong
Getting Logged Out Repeatedly
Why This Happens:
Session Expired:
- Been idle too long
- Security feature
- Automatically logs out
- Need to log in again
Browser Settings:
- Cookies disabled
- Blocking tracking
- Privacy mode
- Clears data automatically
Solutions:
1. Enable Cookies:
- Check browser settings
- Allow cookies for our site
- Third-party cookies may be needed
- Try different browser
2. Disable Privacy Extensions:
- Ad blockers
- Privacy Badger
- Tracking protection
- Temporarily turn off
- See if issue resolves
3. Stay Logged In:
- Check "Remember me"
- Won't work in private mode
- Keeps session active longer
- Re-enter password periodically
4. Update Browser:
- Use latest version
- Old browsers have issues
- Clear cache after updating
Need to Log Out of All Devices
Remote Logout:
Currently must manually:
1. Log out on each device
2. Change password
3. Forces logout everywhere
4. Log back in on devices you use
Coming Soon:
- "Log out all devices" button
- In Account Settings
- Security feature
- Useful if phone lost
Account Access for Family Members
Sharing Accounts:
Not Recommended:
- Security concerns
- Payment issues
- Review confusion
- Service disputes
Better Options:
1. Each Person Creates Account:
- Free to create
- Own login credentials
- Own service history
- Own payment methods
- Own reviews
2. Add Family Addresses:
- In your account
- Save multiple locations
- Book for family properties
- All under your account
3. Business/Property Manager Account:
- For multiple properties
- One billing
- Multiple locations
- Contact us for setup
Prevention Tips
Avoid Future Login Issues:
- ✓Use Password Manager:
- Stores passwords securely
- Auto-fills login forms
- Generates strong passwords
- Syncs across devices
Popular Options:
- 1Password
- LastPass
- Dashlane
- Bitwarden (free)
- ✓Keep Email Access:
- Don't lose email password
- Keep recovery options updated
- Check email regularly
- Don't let account lapse
- ✓Note Your Registration Email:
- Write it down
- Save in password manager
- Remember which one you used
- Don't assume
- ✓Keep Browser Updated:
- Install updates promptly
- Better security
- Fewer bugs
- Improved compatibility
- ✓Test Login Occasionally:
- Don't wait until you need it
- Verify you can access
- Update info if needed
- Reset password if forgot
Still Can't Log In?
Contact Support:
Email:
- support@royalpalmservices.com
- Include detailed description
- What you've tried
- Error messages
- Screenshots helpful
Phone:
- (561) 555-0123
- Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm EST
- Saturday: 9am-6pm EST
- Sunday: 10am-4pm EST
Live Chat:
- Available in app
- Quick responses
- Screen sharing available
- Can troubleshoot together
What to Have Ready:
- Full name
- Email address (if known)
- Phone number
- Recent service details
- Payment method info
- Description of issue
Response Time:
- Phone: Immediate
- Live chat: Usually < 5 minutes
- Email: Within 24 hours
- We're here to help!
Most login issues can be resolved quickly. Don't hesitate to reach out - we want you to access your account!