HoldFast Guides

Troubleshooting & FAQ

When something is not working, and the questions everyone asks.

My client says the video won't play

How to read the one playback error that is never your video, and the one-line note to their IT that fixes it permanently.

My upload failed or stalled

One click recovers a failed file, finished files never re-send, and the tab rule that prevents most failures in the first place.

It still says "Optimizing"

What the badge actually means, how long it should run, and the one situation where you should do something about it.

There's a lock icon on a feature

What the gold chip means, which plan unlocks what, and why the control stays visible instead of vanishing.

Do my reviewers need an account?

The most-asked question before anyone sends a link, answered with exactly what a reviewer sees on their first comment.

Is my video public once I share a link?

Unlisted by default, honestly explained: what actually protects your link, what does not, and when to add a real lock.

Reel builder says 'No projects yet' (but you have projects)

Why the reel builder lists only Portfolio projects, and the two ways to get your finished work into a reel.

That custom link is already taken

Why a link name you are sure is free comes back as taken, and the three places it can be hiding.

Signup says you need an invite

Why signup asks for an invite, the two ways in that work today, and what to do if you already have an account.

Transcription is unavailable on this device

Why generating needs a capable browser, why reading never does, and the one-device workaround that unblocks the whole team.

My PowerPoint renders wrong

What PPTX rendering keeps, what commonly breaks, and the one-step escape hatch that preserves your exact design.

My embedded deck shows a permission error

The error is never in HoldFast: it is one sharing setting at the source. Here is the exact switch for each provider.

A reviewer can't open the link

Four causes cover nearly every "it will not open" email. Check them in order and you are done in a minute.

Notification emails aren't arriving

Spam folder, suppression list, SMTP config: the three causes checked in the order they actually occur.

For admins

Why am I my own hottest viewer?

You checked the cut thirty times before sending. One click marks your whole domain internal, for every teammate, past and future.

What file types can I upload?

Four asset types, no format anxiety: upload the export you have, including the heavy masters, and it plays for everyone.

What happens to my links if I cancel?

The three-sentence answer to the question that blocks both purchases and cancellations: your links stay up.

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