Introduction
NoteWave supports secure connected sign-in and email authentication. If you're experiencing login problems, this guide will help you diagnose and resolve common access issues.
Common Login Problems
Most authentication issues fall into these categories:
Google, Apple, or Microsoft sign-in fails or returns an error during the callback.
Your session has timed out and requires re-authentication.
Cookies disabled, incognito mode, or browser extensions blocking login.
OAuth Errors
If you see an error during OAuth sign-in, try these solutions:
Troubleshooting steps:
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Disable browser extensions (especially ad blockers)
- Try a different browser or incognito/private window
- Ensure pop-ups are allowed for notewave.co.za
- Check that third-party cookies are enabled
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Session Timeout & Refresh
NoteWave refreshes valid sessions automatically so normal use is not interrupted. You may be asked to sign in again after a long period, a security change, or cleared browser data.
A valid session is refreshed in the background while you use NoteWave.
If one tab shows an expired session, close duplicate tabs and sign in again from a single tab.
If you see "Session expired," simply click the login button again. Your data is saved and you'll return to where you left off.
Browser Compatibility
NoteWave works best on modern browsers with cookies and JavaScript enabled.
Recommended browsers:
- Google Chrome - Latest stable version
- Microsoft Edge - Latest stable version
- Safari - Latest version available for your device
- Firefox - Latest stable version
Enable Cookies
Account Access Issues
If you can't access your account or see unexpected behavior:
Common scenarios:
- Wrong OAuth account - Ensure you're signing in with the email address you used to register
- Multiple accounts - Sign out of the current provider account, then sign in with the correct one
- Account suspended - Contact support if you believe your account was suspended in error
- Email changed - If your provider email changed, contact support to migrate your account
OAuth Authentication
NoteWave supports Google, Apple, and Microsoft sign-in as secure alternatives to email and password login.
Switching Auth Providers
Security Best Practices
Keep your account secure with these recommendations:
- Use a strong, unique password for your OAuth provider account
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your OAuth provider
- Never share your login credentials with anyone
- Log out when using shared or public computers
- Review connected apps in your provider account settings periodically
Still Can't Log In?
If you've tried all troubleshooting steps and still can't access your account:
Contact Support
Include enough detail for the team to reproduce the issue, but never send passwords or full payment-card information.
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