Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions for Opalite for Instagram.
Sidebar Not Appearing
Symptom: No Opalite sidebar on instagram.com
Solutions:
- Check that the extension is enabled at
chrome://extensions - Make sure you're on
instagram.com(not an incognito window unless allowed) - Try refreshing the page (Ctrl+R / Cmd+R)
- Check if another extension is conflicting
Posts Failing to Upload
Symptom: Post gets stuck or fails during upload
Solutions:
- Check your internet connection
- Make sure you're logged into Instagram in the browser
- Try reducing image/video file size
- Check Instagram's file requirements (max 20 carousel items, video under 15 min)
Scheduling Not Working
Symptom: Scheduled posts don't publish at the set time
Solutions:
- Your computer must be online at the scheduled time
- Make sure Chrome is running (it can be in the background)
- Check that the extension hasn't been disabled
- If your computer was offline, Opalite will retry when it comes back online
Need More Help?
Contact us at support@opalitestudios.com