> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.browseract.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Troubleshooting

> Diagnose and resolve common browser and proxy configuration issues.

## "Clear Browser Data" Is Disabled

Browser data cannot be cleared while a Task is running.

Wait for the Task to finish, or stop it when appropriate. Then return to `Browser settings` and select `Clear browser data` again.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/browseract/29l4R2D8vKlJa4eu/images/clear-browser-data-task-running.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=29l4R2D8vKlJa4eu&q=85&s=d34a9329f23b43a6ff0abff82eafa395" alt="Browser data cannot be cleared while a Task is running" width="839" height="333" data-path="images/clear-browser-data-task-running.png" />

## Proxy Check Failed

A Custom Proxy check can fail when:

* The server address or port is incorrect.
* The selected protocol does not match the proxy.
* The username or password is incorrect.
* The proxy endpoint is unavailable or has timed out.

Review the proxy details and run `Check proxy` again. If the information is correct but the check continues to time out, contact your proxy provider.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/browseract/29l4R2D8vKlJa4eu/images/custom-proxy-check-failed.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=29l4R2D8vKlJa4eu&q=85&s=a51e40ea4ae1ad2902afd9d3660631d4" alt="Custom Proxy check failed" width="703" height="595" data-path="images/custom-proxy-check-failed.png" />

## Detected Proxy Region Does Not Match the Selected Region

After a successful proxy check, BrowserAct displays the detected region and outbound IP address.

If the detected region differs from the region selected in `Proxy settings`, choose the region that matches the proxy's actual outbound location, then confirm and save the configuration.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/browseract/29l4R2D8vKlJa4eu/images/custom-proxy-detected-region.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=29l4R2D8vKlJa4eu&q=85&s=28a6a73280f6e7d87a3765bad4a0e7a5" alt="Review the detected region after a successful proxy check" width="727" height="573" data-path="images/custom-proxy-detected-region.png" />

## Frequent Login or Verification Prompts

This can happen when a login-based Bot uses `Private Browser` or its browser profile changes frequently.

* Switch to `Standard Browser` to retain browser state between runs.
* Use a BrowserAct Static Residential Proxy when the website expects a consistent IP.
* Avoid clearing browser data or refreshing the browser profile unless necessary.
