// troubleshooting guide · sync.com
Sync.com 'There Is an Issue With Your Account Settings'
- Status
- Workaround available
- platforms:
- Windows, macOS
- updated:
- November 15, 2026
- reports:
- 2
- Method
- how we research
RUNBOOK · sync-com/account-settings-issue3 FIXES
// quick answer
When the desktop app pauses with 'There is an issue with your account settings', the usual cause is an outdated app hitting a technical error. Update the Sync desktop app; if the message stays, uninstall and reinstall it and sign in again.
Most likely fix: Update the desktop app
How to fix it
// try these in order, the most common fix is first
FIX 1Update the desktop app
- 01Download the latest version from sync.com
- 02Install it and restart the app
Did this fix it?FIX 2Reinstall the app
- 01Uninstall Sync
- 02Reinstall the latest version and sign in
- 03Wait for files to re-index
Did this fix it?FIX 3Check the account in the web panel
- 01Sign in at sync.com to confirm the account is active and the plan hasn't lapsed
- 02Contact Sync support with a ticket if the web panel shows a billing problem
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
The desktop app is paused and shows 'There is an issue with your account settings'.
Why it happens
- C-01Outdated desktop app version
- C-02Corrupted local app settings
// this guide also covers
- sync.com there is an issue with your account settings
- sync.com paused account settings
- sync app paused
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