Lovable Not Working? Common Errors & Fixes
The 11 Lovable problems users hit most often, why they happen, and the fixes that actually work — collected from user reports, forums, and official support docs.
Lovable Credits Lost to Errors
OngoingWebLovable spends credits on build attempts even when the result is an error. Use the free Try to fix (10 free uses, each back after 24 hours), investigate in Chat or Plan mode first, and email support for outage-related losses.
Lovable Stuck in an Error Loop
OngoingWebLovable can keep introducing new bugs while fixing old ones on complex features. Stop prompting build fixes, use Chat or Plan mode to diagnose, break the work into smaller steps, or revert.
Lovable Ran Out of Credits
Workaround availableWebWhen plan credits run out you can buy one-time top-ups, enable auto top-up, use daily credits, or upgrade. Top-up credits last 12 months and monthly credits roll over until they expire.
Lovable GitHub Sync Not Working
Workaround availableWeb, GitHubMost GitHub sync failures are a suspended or uninstalled Lovable app, a deleted repo, or commits on a branch Lovable is not syncing. Use Reconnect in project GitHub settings, or push a new commit to the synced branch.
Lovable Supabase Connection Issue
Workaround availableWeb, SupabaseThe Supabase connection issue message usually means the linked Supabase project was deleted, paused, or your access changed. Disconnect or manage organizations in Lovable, and confirm the project is active in Supabase.
Lovable Custom Domain Not Working
Workaround availableWebA Lovable custom domain needs a published project, correct DNS records, and no conflicting CAA records. Use Check again in Domains settings, and contact support if the SSL certificate is not issued after 72 hours.
Lovable Login Not Working After Adding a Custom Domain
Workaround availableWebSign-in failures on a new Lovable domain usually mean the domain is missing from the auth redirect URLs, and from the OAuth provider's allowed redirect URIs if you use social login.
Lovable Changes Not Showing After Publish
Workaround availableWebEdits in Lovable go live only after you publish an update, and browser or DNS caching often hides a successful publish. Click Publish, then Update, verify the latest publish succeeded, and hard refresh.
Lovable App Exposing User Data (Row Level Security)
OngoingWeb, SupabaseMissing row level security policies are the most common cause of exposed data in Lovable and Supabase apps. Make sure every table has policies limiting who can read and write each row, and verify them in the Supabase dashboard before launch.
Lovable Preview Not Loading or Stuck on Starting
OngoingWebA stuck Lovable preview is usually a build error or a platform issue. Use Try to fix once, investigate in Chat or Plan mode, revert to an earlier version, and check the status page before spending more credits.
How to Cancel Lovable Subscription
Workaround availableWeb, iOS, AndroidCancel Lovable from Workspace settings, Plans & credit usage, Manage, Downgrade to free. Your plan stays active until the billing period ends and the current period is not refunded.
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