Brave Browser Brave features: troubleshooting guide
Find practical guidance for brave browser brave features problems on supported devices. Start with low-risk checks and preserve your personal data before making changes.
Before you begin
Make a note of your device, browser version, exact symptoms, and any displayed error. If your browser contains important unsynced passwords, bookmarks, or open work, back them up before resetting settings or clearing data.
Step-by-step checks
- Review Brave Shields for the affected website and test site-specific settings.
- Confirm Brave Sync chain and device participation before changing sync settings.
- For Wallet or Rewards, never disclose seed phrases or recovery codes.
- Check whether VPN, Leo, and Rewards features are supported in your version and region.
If the problem continues
Test whether the issue happens in a second browser, a private window, or a separate trusted network. This helps distinguish a browser problem from a website, device, or internet problem. Avoid disabling certificate warnings, antivirus protection, or company policies just to make a page load.
Video: browser troubleshooting basics
Illustrated general walkthrough. Exact menus depend on your browser and version.
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