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# Troubleshooting Common Issues
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> [!TIP]
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> Before troubleshooting, ensure you have set the correct [Debugging and LOG_LEVEL](./DEBUG_TIPS.md).
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---
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## Docker Container Doesn't Start
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Initial setup issues are often caused by **missing permissions** or **incorrectly mapped volumes**. Always double-check your `docker run` or `docker-compose.yml` against the [official setup guide](./DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md) before proceeding.
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### Permissions
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Make sure your [file permissions](./FILE_PERMISSIONS.md) are correctly set:
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* If you encounter AJAX errors, cannot write to the database, or see an empty screen, check that permissions are correct and review the logs under `/tmp/log`.
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* To fix permission issues with the database, update the owner and group of `app.db` as described in the [File Permissions guide](./FILE_PERMISSIONS.md).
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### Container Restarts / Crashes
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* Check the logs for details. Often, required settings are missing.
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* For more detailed troubleshooting, see [Debug and Troubleshooting Tips](./DEBUG_TIPS.md).
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* To observe errors directly, run the container in the foreground instead of `-d`:
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```bash
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docker run --rm -it <your_image>
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```
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---
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## Docker Container Starts, But the Application Misbehaves
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If the container starts but the app shows unexpected behavior, the cause is often **data corruption**, **incorrect configuration**, or **unexpected input data**.
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### Continuous "Loading..." Screen
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A misconfigured application may display a persistent `Loading...` dialog. This is usually caused by the backend failing to start.
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**Steps to troubleshoot:**
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1. Check **Maintenance → Logs** for exceptions.
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2. If no exception is visible, check the Portainer logs.
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3. Start the container in the foreground to observe exceptions.
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4. Enable `trace` or `debug` logging for detailed output (see [Debug Tips](./DEBUG_TIPS.md)).
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5. Verify that `GRAPHQL_PORT` is correctly configured.
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6. Check browser logs (press `F12`):
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* **Console tab** → refresh the page
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* **Network tab** → refresh the page
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If you are unsure how to resolve errors, provide screenshots or log excerpts in your issue report or Discord discussion.
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---
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### Common Configuration Issues
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#### Incorrect `SCAN_SUBNETS`
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If `SCAN_SUBNETS` is misconfigured, you may see only a few devices in your device list after a scan. See the [Subnets Documentation](./SUBNETS.md) for proper configuration.
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#### Duplicate Devices and Notifications
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* Devices are identified by their **MAC address**.
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* If a device's MAC changes, it will be treated as a new device, triggering notifications.
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* Prevent this by adjusting your device configuration for Android, iOS, or Windows. See the [Random MACs Guide](./RANDOM_MAC.md).
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#### Unable to Resolve Host
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* Ensure `SCAN_SUBNETS` uses the correct mask and `--interface`.
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* Refer to the [Subnets Documentation](./SUBNETS.md) for detailed guidance.
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#### Invalid JSON Errors
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* Follow the steps in [Invalid JSON Errors Debug Help](./DEBUG_INVALID_JSON.md).
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#### Sudo Execution Fails (e.g., on arpscan on Raspberry Pi 4)
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Error:
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```
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sudo: unexpected child termination condition: 0
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```
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**Resolution**:
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```bash
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wget ftp.us.debian.org/debian/pool/main/libs/libseccomp/libseccomp2_2.5.3-2_armhf.deb
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sudo dpkg -i libseccomp2_2.5.3-2_armhf.deb
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```
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> ⚠️ The link may break over time. Check [Debian Packages](https://packages.debian.org/sid/armhf/libseccomp2/download) for the latest version.
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#### Only Router and Own Device Show Up
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* Verify the subnet and interface in `SCAN_SUBNETS`.
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* On devices with multiple Ethernet ports, you may need to change `eth0` to the correct interface.
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#### Losing Settings or Devices After Update
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* Ensure `/data/db` and `/data/config` are mapped to persistent storage.
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* Without persistent volumes, these folders are recreated on every update.
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* See [Docker Volumes Setup](./DOCKER_COMPOSE.md) for proper configuration.
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#### Application Performance Issues
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Slowness can be caused by:
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* Incorrect settings (causing app restarts) → check `app.log`.
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* Too many background processes → disable unnecessary scanners.
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* Long scans → limit the number of scanned devices.
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* Excessive disk operations or failing maintenance plugins.
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> See [Performance Tips](./PERFORMANCE.md) for detailed optimization steps.
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#### IP flipping
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With `ARPSCAN` scans some devices might flip IP addresses after each scan triggering false notifications. This is because some devices respond to broadcast calls and thus different IPs after scans are logged.
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See how to prevent IP flipping in the [ARPSCAN plugin guide](/front/plugins/arp_scan/README.md).
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Alternatively adjust your [notification settings](./NOTIFICATIONS.md) to prevent false positives by filtering out events or devices.
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