Documentation

Account Issues

SmartCV account-related issues resolution guide, including detailed solutions for registration, login, password reset, account security

Updated: 12/30/2024

This page specifically addresses various SmartCV account-related issues, including registration, login, password management, account security.

🔐 Login Issues

Unable to Login Account

Common Symptoms:

  • Prompt "Username or password incorrect"
  • Confirmed correct input but still cannot login
  • Password input field displays abnormally

Solution Steps:

  1. Confirm account information - Check if email address is spelled correctly - Confirm using correct login email - Avoid extra spaces or special characters
  2. Password input check - Confirm keyboard caps lock status - Try typing password in notepad to verify - Use copy-paste method to input password - Check if special input method mode is enabled
  3. Reset password - Click "Forgot Password" link on login page - Enter correct email address - Check email and follow instructions - Set new strong password

Account Lock Issues

Lock Reasons:

  • Multiple consecutive incorrect password entries (security protection mechanism)
  • Abnormal login behavior detected by system
  • Account security risk alerts

Solutions:

# Account Unlock Timeline
Light lock: 15 minutes automatic unlock
Medium lock: 1 hour automatic unlock
Heavy lock: 24 hours or contact customer service
  1. Wait for automatic unlock
  • Most accounts will unlock automatically
  1. Reset password to unlock - Password reset via email will unlock immediately
  2. Contact customer service - Severe lock cases require manual processing

Common Problems:

  • Login page cannot load
  • Input fields cannot be clicked or typed in
  • Login button unresponsive

Solutions:

  1. Clear browser data - Clear cookies and cache data - Delete saved passwords and form data - Restart browser
  2. Test private mode - Use browser's private/incognito mode - If private mode works, it's a browser data issue - Normal use after thorough browser data cleanup
  3. Change browser - Try logging in with different browsers - Recommend using latest Chrome, Safari, Firefox - Ensure browser has JavaScript and cookies enabled

📧 Email Verification Issues

Not Receiving Verification Email

Common Cause Analysis:

1. Email Service Provider Issues

Handling methods for different email providers:

# QQ Mail/163 Mail
- Check spam folder
- View "subscription mail" category
- Confirm anti-spam settings

# Gmail
- Check "spam" and "promotions" tabs
- Search sender: [email protected]
- Check email filter settings

# Outlook/Hotmail
- View "junk mail" folder
- Check "other" mail categories
- Confirm blocked sender list

2. Email Address Issues

Checklist:

  • Email address spelled completely correctly
  • No extra spaces or characters
  • Email service provider domain correct
  • Email account still valid

3. Network Delay Issues

Solutions:

  • Email delivery may take 1-10 minutes
  • Avoid frequently clicking resend button
  • Check if network connection is stable
  • Wait patiently and check again

Email Verification Failed

Error Types:

Error Message: "Verification link has expired" or "Link invalid"

Solutions:

  1. Resend verification email
  • Resend in login page or user settings
  1. Check email time - Confirm clicking latest verification email
  2. Copy complete link - If clicking doesn't work, try copying complete link to browser

Email Already in Use

Error Message: "This email is already used by another account"

Solutions:

  • Try logging in - You may have already registered an account
  • Reset password - Use forgot password feature to recover account
  • Contact customer service - If confirmed never registered, may be data anomaly

Change Email Address

Operation Steps:

  1. Login existing account - Login with current email and password - Go to account settings page
  2. Update email information - Click "Change Email" in "Account Information" - Enter new email address - Confirm input and save
  3. Verify new email - Check verification email in new email - Click verification link to complete change - Confirm can login with new email

🔑 Password Management

Password Reset Process

Standard Reset Process:

  1. Initiate password reset - Visit login page - Click "Forgot Password" link - Enter registered email address - Click "Send Reset Email"
  2. Email verification - Check password reset email in inbox - Click reset link in email - Confirm link is valid (usually 24 hours)
  3. Set new password - Enter new password on reset page - Confirm password input is correct - Save new password settings - Verify login with new password

Password Security Requirements

Password Strength Requirements:

Minimum requirements:
- Length at least 8 characters
- Include uppercase letters (A-Z)
- Include lowercase letters (a-z)
- Include numbers (0-9)

Recommended requirements:
- Length 12-16 characters
- Include special characters (!@#$%^&*)
- Avoid using personal information
- Avoid using common passwords

Password Security Recommendations:

  • Use password manager to generate and save strong passwords
  • Change passwords regularly (recommended 3-6 months)
  • Don't use same password on multiple websites
  • Avoid entering passwords in public places

Two-Factor Authentication

Enable Two-Step Verification:

  1. Enter security settings - Login account and go to "Account Settings" - Click "Security Settings" option - Find "Two-Factor Authentication" feature
  2. Choose verification method - SMS verification code (recommended) - Email verification code - Authenticator app (advanced users)
  3. Complete setup - Follow prompts to complete verification setup - Save backup verification codes - Test if verification function works normally

👤 Personal Information Management

Modify Personal Profile

Modifiable Information:

  • Name and nickname
  • Profile photo
  • Contact phone
  • Personal bio
  • Preference settings

Modification Steps:

  1. Access personal profile - Login account - Click avatar in top right corner - Select "Personal Profile"
  2. Edit information - Click field to modify - Enter new information - Upload new avatar (if needed)
  3. Save changes - Confirm information is accurate - Click "Save" button - Wait for system to confirm update

Profile Photo Upload Issues

Technical Requirements:

  • Supported formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG
  • File size: Maximum 5MB
  • Recommended size: 200x200 pixels or above
  • Aspect ratio: Recommended 1:1 square

Upload Failure Solutions:

  1. Check file format
  • Ensure using supported image formats
  1. Compress file size - Use image compression tool to reduce file
  2. Adjust image size - Ensure image is not too large or too small
  3. Clear browser cache - Refresh page and retry

🔒 Account Security

Security Status Check

Account Security Checklist:

  • Use strong password and change regularly
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Email address verified
  • Regularly check login records
  • Update personal information timely
  • Avoid saving passwords on public devices

Abnormal Login Handling

When discovering abnormal login:

  1. Immediate security measures - Immediately change account password - Check if account information has been tampered with - Check if resumes and projects are abnormal
  2. Security reinforcement - Enable two-factor authentication - Update security email - Check and delete suspicious device authorizations
  3. Contact support - If data anomalies found, contact customer service immediately - Provide time and IP information of abnormal login - Request account security check

Login Record Viewing

Viewing Method:

  1. Go to "Account Settings"
  2. Click "Security Settings"
  3. View "Login Records"
  4. Check for abnormal login activity

Record Information Includes:

  • Login time
  • Login IP address
  • Device type
  • Browser information
  • Login geographic location

🗑️ Account Deletion

Pre-Deletion Preparation

Important Reminder:

Pre-Deletion Checklist:

  • Export all important resumes
  • Save project files and templates
  • Cancel paid subscription
  • Confirm no important unfinished work

Deletion Operation Process

  1. Data backup - Export all resumes as PDF format - Save custom templates and settings - Record important share links
  2. Cancel subscription - Cancel paid plan in "Subscription Management" - Confirm no auto-renewal - Handle refund related matters
  3. Apply for deletion - Go to "Account Settings" - Click "Delete Account" - Enter password to confirm identity - Select deletion reason (optional) - Confirm deletion application

Deletion Processing Time:

  • Immediate account function deactivation
  • Data cleanup completed within 7 days
  • Complete data deletion within 30 days

🆘 Emergency Handling

Account Compromised

When discovering account compromised:

  1. Immediate action - Try to login and change password - If cannot login, contact customer service immediately - Provide identity verification information
  2. Security check - Check other websites using same password - Scan device for malware - Update all related passwords
  3. Restore control - Restore account control with customer service assistance - Check and repair tampered data - Strengthen account security measures

Email Inaccessible

If registered email is inaccessible:

  1. Contact customer service
  • Provide identity proof and account information
  1. Alternative verification - Use security questions or phone verification
  2. Update email - Change email with customer service assistance
  3. Reset setup - Complete new email verification process

📞 Get Account Support

Preparation Before Contacting Customer Service

Information to Prepare:

  • Registered email address
  • Approximate account creation time
  • Last successful login time
  • Detailed problem description
  • Error screenshots (if available)

Self-Help Priority

Recommended Order:

  1. View relevant solutions in this document
  2. Try common troubleshooting methods
  3. Search help documentation for more information
  4. If still unresolved, contact human customer service