Troubleshooting
Login Issues
Section titled “Login Issues””Sign in with Google” not working on web
Section titled “”Sign in with Google” not working on web”Make sure pop-ups are enabled for app.bookwormtracker.com in your browser settings. Bookworm uses a pop-up window for Google Sign-In.
I signed in with Google but my books are gone
Section titled “I signed in with Google but my books are gone”If you previously used email/password and then signed in with Google using the same email, your account should be linked automatically. If your data is missing, try signing out and signing back in with your original email/password method.
Password reset not working
Section titled “Password reset not working”- Check your spam/junk folder.
- Make sure you’re entering the email you used to sign up.
- If you signed up with Google, you don’t have a password — use Google Sign-In instead.
Sync Issues
Section titled “Sync Issues”My reading progress isn’t showing on the other device
Section titled “My reading progress isn’t showing on the other device”- Make sure you’re signed in with the same account on both devices.
- Pull to refresh (mobile) or reload the page (web).
- Check your internet connection.
E-reader sync not updating
Section titled “E-reader sync not updating”- Verify your API key is correct in your e-reader settings.
- Make sure the server URL is exactly:
https://api.bookwormtracker.com/integrations/kosync - Check if the book is matched — unmatched books won’t update progress. See E-Reader Integration.
App Issues
Section titled “App Issues”The app is slow or not loading
Section titled “The app is slow or not loading”- Clear your browser cache and reload (web).
- Close and reopen the app (mobile).
- Check if there’s an app update available (mobile).
Book cover not showing
Section titled “Book cover not showing”Some books in the database don’t have cover images. This is a limitation of the book data sources. The book will still function normally without a cover.
Search not finding my book
Section titled “Search not finding my book”- Try shorter search terms (just the title or just the author’s last name).
- Try searching by ISBN if you have it.
- Some very new or self-published books may not be in the database yet.
Still Need Help?
Section titled “Still Need Help?”If you’re experiencing an issue not covered here, reach out to us:
- Email: [email protected]