Carrd Publish Failed Error
Quick answer
Carrd lists several causes for Publish Failed. Fill title, description and URL manually and replace problem media first.
Most likely fix: Check metadata
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Check metadata
- Open Publish settings and type Title, Description and URL by hand.
Did this fix it?2. Replace problem media
- Re-export SVGs as Optimized SVG.
- Replace Ezgif animated GIFs.
- Re-encode MP4s as H.264.
- Do not delete local images or videos before publishing.
Did this fix it?3. Clean pasted text and session
- Retype pasted text or run it through a plain text editor.
- Log back in, then publish again.
- If still failing, contact Carrd.
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Clicking Publish shows Publish Failed.
Why it happens
- Auto-filled metadata
- SVGs not saved for web
- Animated GIFs made with Ezgif
- MP4 not encoded as H.264
- Hidden characters in pasted text
- Logged-out session
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