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How to fix Claude not responding / stuck generating?

ClaudeErrors & BugsUpdated March 13, 2026
Quick Answer

Start with a clean session (sign out, clear cache/cookies, disable extensions), then verify plan/permissions, check status/incidents, and retry on another network. If it persists, capture logs/error details and contact support.

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Confirm the scope

    • Try a different browser/device and a different network.
    • If only one environment fails, the cause is usually local.

  2. Refresh your session

    • Sign out completely, then sign back in.
    • Clear cache/cookies for the service domain.
    • Try an incognito/private window with no extensions.

  3. Check permissions and plan status

    • Verify you’re using the correct account/workspace.
    • Confirm your subscription/plan is active and assigned correctly.

  4. Rule out network filtering

    • Disable VPN/proxy temporarily.
    • Pause ad blockers / privacy tools that may block requests.
    • If you’re on a corporate network, test via hotspot.

  5. Check service incidents

    • Review the product status page or recent incident reports.
    • If the service is degraded, wait and retry.

  6. Collect evidence and escalate

    • Save screenshots + exact error text + timestamps.
    • Include environment details and repro steps in a support ticket.

Common Root Causes

  • Expired/invalid session tokens
  • Plan or permission mismatch
  • Browser extensions interfering with requests
  • Network blocks (VPN/proxy/firewall/DNS)
  • Temporary outages

Prevention Tips

  • Keep a clean browser profile for critical workflows
  • Don’t stack multiple privacy extensions that rewrite requests
  • Document workspace/team permissions and billing owners
  • Export important settings regularly (when supported)

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Additional FAQ

Q: How do I know if the problem is on my end or the platform's side? Check the platform's official status page first — most services maintain a public status page that shows current incidents and outages. If no incident is posted and the problem only affects your account (not reported widely on Reddit or Twitter), it is likely a local issue. Testing in incognito mode and on a different network also helps isolate whether the problem is browser-specific, network-specific, or account-specific.

Q: Why do hard refresh and regular refresh fix different problems? A regular refresh (F5) reloads the page using cached resources — it does not clear JavaScript bundles, service worker state, or session cookies. A hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R or Cmd+Shift+R) bypasses the cache and fetches all resources fresh from the server. Regular refresh fixes transient network hiccups; hard refresh fixes stale cached code. Neither clears cookies or session tokens — for that, you need to clear site data explicitly from browser settings.

Q: When should I contact support versus waiting it out? Contact support immediately if: you were charged but did not receive access, your account was suspended without explanation, or the problem affects billing or data. Wait and retry after 30–60 minutes if: a status page shows an ongoing incident, the error message says 'try again later', or the problem started very recently. For account-specific errors with no platform-wide incident, opening a support ticket is always the right move — document what you tried and include timestamps.

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Additional FAQ

Q: How do I know if the problem is on my end or the platform's side? Check the platform's official status page first — most services maintain a public status page that shows current incidents and outages. If no incident is posted and the problem only affects your account (not reported widely on Reddit or Twitter), it is likely a local issue. Testing in incognito mode and on a different network also helps isolate whether the problem is browser-specific, network-specific, or account-specific.

Q: Why do hard refresh and regular refresh fix different problems? A regular refresh (F5) reloads the page using cached resources — it does not clear JavaScript bundles, service worker state, or session cookies. A hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R or Cmd+Shift+R) bypasses the cache and fetches all resources fresh from the server. Regular refresh fixes transient network hiccups; hard refresh fixes stale cached code. Neither clears cookies or session tokens — for that, you need to clear site data explicitly from browser settings.

Q: When should I contact support versus waiting it out? Contact support immediately if: you were charged but did not receive access, your account was suspended without explanation, or the problem affects billing or data. Wait and retry after 30–60 minutes if: a status page shows an ongoing incident, the error message says 'try again later', or the problem started very recently. For account-specific errors with no platform-wide incident, opening a support ticket is always the right move — document what you tried and include timestamps.

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Additional FAQ

Q: How do I know if the problem is on my end or the platform's side? Check the platform's official status page first — most services maintain a public status page that shows current incidents and outages. If no incident is posted and the problem only affects your account (not reported widely on Reddit or Twitter), it is likely a local issue. Testing in incognito mode and on a different network also helps isolate whether the problem is browser-specific, network-specific, or account-specific.

Q: Why do hard refresh and regular refresh fix different problems? A regular refresh (F5) reloads the page using cached resources — it does not clear JavaScript bundles, service worker state, or session cookies. A hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R or Cmd+Shift+R) bypasses the cache and fetches all resources fresh from the server. Regular refresh fixes transient network hiccups; hard refresh fixes stale cached code. Neither clears cookies or session tokens — for that, you need to clear site data explicitly from browser settings.

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Additional FAQ

Q: How do I know if the problem is on my end or the platform's side? Check the platform's official status page first — most services maintain a public status page that shows current incidents and outages. If no incident is posted and the problem only affects your account (not reported widely on Reddit or Twitter), it is likely a local issue. Testing in incognito mode and on a different network also helps isolate whether the problem is browser-specific, network-specific, or account-specific.

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