Unable to use search in Tech Forum

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SReitter
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Unable to use search in Tech Forum

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Post by SReitter »

Newer Clerk here.

When I try to search at the top of the page I get the following message: Sorry but you are not permitted to use the search system.

Any thoughts to a resolution? (I tried to search but it obviously failed)
rmrichesjr
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Re: Unable to use search in Tech Forum

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Post by rmrichesjr »

I don't recall having personally heard of that symptom before. There's a chance it might be caused by the cookie buildup problem. If you try private/incognito mode and are able to use it, clearing your browser cache and deleting relevant cookies might help. Otherwise, make a few more (non-duplicate, on-topic) posts, and that might help.
scottaldous
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Re: Unable to use search in Tech Forum

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I'm having the same problem. An incognito window didn't help.
russellhltn
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Re: Unable to use search in Tech Forum

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Make sure you're logged into the forum and not just the church web page. I believe search is disabled if you're not logged in due to bots abusing it.
Have you searched the Help Center? Try doing a Google search and adding "site:churchofjesuschrist.org/help" to the search criteria.

So we can better help you, please edit your Profile to include your general location.
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Re: Unable to use search in Tech Forum

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Post by russellhltn »

Attached is an example of being logged into the church website (initials in the "orb"), but not in the forum ("Login" appears instead of user name).
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Have you searched the Help Center? Try doing a Google search and adding "site:churchofjesuschrist.org/help" to the search criteria.

So we can better help you, please edit your Profile to include your general location.
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