Knowledge Base

Getting started

Are bookmarks, Caves, and Chests really unlimited on the free plan?

Learn about unlimited bookmarks, Caves, and Chests on the free Deckhand plan.

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Do I need to create an account to use Caves of Wonders (CoW)?

Learn when account information is needed and how your information is handled.

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Will Caves of Wonders (CoW) delete or change my existing Chrome bookmarks?

Learn how importing creates a copy while your existing Chrome bookmarks stay in place.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I organize bookmarks in Chrome?

Learn practical ways to organize Chrome bookmarks and create a collection that is easier to manage.

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How do I get started with Caves of Wonders (CoW)?

Learn the first steps for setting up Caves of Wonders (CoW) and organizing your bookmarks.

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How do I install the Caves of Wonders (CoW) Chrome extension?

Learn how to install the Caves of Wonders (CoW) Chrome extension and begin organizing bookmarks.

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Can I install Caves of Wonders (CoW) if I don't use Chrome?

Learn how to install Caves of Wonders (CoW) in a Chromium-based browser.

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Is Caves of Wonders (CoW) free to use?

Learn what is included with the free Deckhand plan.

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How do I import Chrome bookmarks without losing folders?

Learn how Chrome bookmark folders are handled when you import them into Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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How do I import bookmarks from Toby?

Learn how to import a Toby version 3 JSON export into Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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What happens to my folders when I import Chrome bookmarks?

Understand how Caves of Wonders (CoW) organizes Chrome bookmark folders during an import.

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How do I create my first Cave in Caves of Wonders (CoW)?

Learn how to create your first Cave and begin organizing bookmarks in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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How do I save a web page to Caves of Wonders (CoW)?

Learn how to save a web page as a bookmark in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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How do I choose where a new bookmark is saved?

Learn how to choose the Cave or Chest where a new Caves of Wonders (CoW) bookmark is saved.

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How do I create bookmark folders in Chrome?

Learn how Chrome bookmark folders can help organize saved web pages.

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How do I move bookmarks into folders without losing them?

Learn how to move bookmarks into folders while keeping your saved links organized.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I set Caves of Wonders (CoW) as my Chrome New Tab page?

Learn how to use Caves of Wonders (CoW) as your Chrome New Tab page.

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Getting started

How do I make a bookmark manager open when Chrome starts?

Learn how to make Caves of Wonders (CoW) available when you open Chrome.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I keep my bookmarks organized for work and personal use?

Learn ways to separate work and personal bookmarks with Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Getting started

How do I move from Chrome bookmarks to a bookmark manager?

Learn how to move from Chrome bookmarks to Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

How do I organize a large number of bookmarks?

Learn how to organize a growing collection with Caves, Chests, tags, and search.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I save all open tabs in Chrome?

Save every tab in your current browser window as a reusable Tab Snapshot.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I reopen a saved group of tabs in Chrome?

Open a saved Tab Snapshot to restore every link together.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I save tabs before closing Chrome?

Save your current browser window as a Tab Snapshot before you close it.

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Organize bookmarks

Too many tabs open in Chrome? Save them for later

Save a busy browser window as a reusable session, then decide which tabs to keep open.

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Organize bookmarks

Why can’t I save another Tab Snapshot?

Learn about the Deckhand snapshot limit and unlimited Captain and Fleet snapshots.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I turn a Chest into a Cave?

Learn how to give a growing Chest its own Cave.

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Organize bookmarks

What happens when I convert a Chest into a Cave?

Understand what stays intact when a Chest becomes a Cave.

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Organize bookmarks

When should I turn a Chest into a Cave?

Learn when a growing Chest is ready for its own Cave.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I clean up my Chrome bookmarks?

Learn a practical way to sort, organize, and reduce clutter in a Chrome bookmark collection.

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Organize bookmarks

Is a bookmark manager better than Chrome bookmarks?

Compare Chrome bookmarks with Caves of Wonders (CoW) to decide which approach fits your bookmark collection.

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Organize bookmarks

What is the best way to organize bookmarks with folders and tags?

Learn how folders and tags work together in Caves of Wonders (CoW) to organize bookmarks.

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Organize bookmarks

Can I use folders and tags together to organize bookmarks?

Learn how to use Caves, Chests, and tags together in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

How do I create folders inside folders for bookmarks?

Learn how to create nested bookmark folders with Caves and Chests in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

How do I keep bookmarks organized as my collection grows?

Learn how Caves, Chests, tags, and search help keep a growing bookmark collection organized.

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Organize bookmarks

What are Caves and Chests in Caves of Wonders (CoW)?

Learn what Caves and Chests are and how they organize bookmarks in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

How do I rename a bookmark in Caves of Wonders (CoW)?

Learn how to rename a saved bookmark in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

How do I change a bookmark icon in CoW?

Learn how Captain and Fleet users can change bookmark icons in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

Can I upload a custom image for a bookmark icon?

Learn how Captain and Fleet users can upload a custom bookmark icon in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

Can I use a GIF as a bookmark icon in CoW?

Learn whether Caves of Wonders (CoW) supports GIF bookmark icons.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I rename a Chest in CoW?

Learn how to rename a Chest in Caves of Wonders (CoW) and keep bookmark folders clear.

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Organize bookmarks

What is the best way to organize Chests and bookmarks?

Learn a practical way to organize Chests and bookmarks in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

How do I rename a Cave in CoW?

Learn how to rename a Cave in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

How do I change a Cave icon?

Learn how Captain and Fleet users can change Cave icons in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

Can I use a GIF as a Cave icon in CoW?

Learn whether Captain and Fleet users can use a GIF as a Cave icon in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

How do I change a Cave background?

Learn how Captain and Fleet users can change Cave backgrounds in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

How do I set a different default Cave for each browser or device?

Learn how to set local default Caves for different browsers and devices in Caves of Wonders (CoW).

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Organize bookmarks

How do I use Speed Dial to open favorite bookmarks quickly?

Learn how to use Speed Dial in Caves of Wonders (CoW) to open favorite bookmarks with shortcuts.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I view my entire bookmark-folder structure with Chest Map?

Learn how to use Chest Map in Caves of Wonders (CoW) to view a bookmark-folder structure.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I search Google from CoW without leaving my bookmark collection?

Learn how to search Google from the Caves of Wonders (CoW) search bar.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I reorder Caves?

Learn how to change the order of your Caves by dragging them in the sidebar.

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Organize bookmarks

How do I move a Chest to another Cave?

Learn how to move a Chest and its bookmarks to another Cave.

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Privacy & security

Is Caves of Wonders (CoW) a private bookmark manager?

Understand local storage and Fleet sync.

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Privacy & security

Does CoW collect my personal information?

Learn what information is needed by default and for accounts.

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Privacy & security

Does CoW sell my personal information or bookmark data?

Read CoW's commitment not to sell your information.

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Privacy & security

Is it safe to import Chrome bookmarks into CoW?

Learn how imports leave your original Chrome collection unchanged.

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Privacy & security

Can I password-protect private bookmarks in CoW?

Protect hidden bookmarks, Chests, and Caves.

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Privacy & security

How do I hide bookmarks, Chests, or Caves in CoW?

Hide the private parts of a collection.

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Privacy & security

Do hidden bookmarks appear in CoW search results?

See how hidden content stays out of normal search.

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Privacy & security

Do I need a password to access my hidden content in CoW?

Choose when CoW asks for a password before showing private content.

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Privacy & security

What Chrome permissions does CoW need, and why?

Understand the permissions used by CoW.

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Privacy & security

Does CoW access my browsing history?

Learn what website information CoW receives.

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Privacy & security

Can other people using my computer see my CoW bookmarks?

Protect sensitive links on a shared computer.

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Privacy & security

Can I keep sensitive bookmarks out of Favorites and Speed Dial?

Keep private links out of quick-access areas.

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Privacy & security

Is CoW safe to use for work bookmarks and personal links?

Separate and protect work and personal collections.

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Privacy & security

Does CoW share my data with third parties?

Learn how CoW handles personal and cloud data.

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Privacy & security

Where does CoW store my bookmarks and settings?

Compare local storage with automatic Fleet sync.

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Privacy & security

Can I delete my CoW account information if I leave?

Learn what happens to cloud data after leaving CoW.

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Privacy & security

Does CoW work in Incognito mode?

Learn how Chrome controls extension access in Incognito.

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Privacy & security

How do I review CoW privacy settings?

Review passwords, protected content, and Chrome permissions.

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Privacy & security

Can I use CoW without sharing personal information?

Use Deckhand without an account or cloud sync.

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Privacy & security

Are my synced CoW bookmarks encrypted in the cloud?

Learn how Fleet protects cloud data at rest.

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Privacy & security

Do I need to create an account to use CoW?

Learn when an account is needed for CoW services.

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Privacy & security

Will CoW delete or change my existing Chrome bookmarks?

Learn why Chrome bookmarks stay unchanged after import.

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Privacy & security

I forgot my password. Can CoW help me retrieve it?

Learn why CoW cannot retrieve a protected-content password.

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Sync & account

How do I sync bookmarks across devices with CoW?

Use Fleet to keep your collection on connected devices.

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Sync & account

Can I use the same CoW bookmarks on my work and home computers?

Keep a collection available at work and home.

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Sync & account

Does CoW sync bookmarks between Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Brave?

Connect supported Chromium browsers with Fleet.

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Sync & account

Is CoW bookmark sync automatic?

Learn how Fleet syncs collection changes.

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Sync & account

Is CoW sync two-way across my devices?

Keep one shared CoW collection across devices.

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Sync & account

Do I need the Fleet plan to sync CoW between devices?

Compare local plans with Fleet sync.

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Sync & account

Can I use CoW without cloud sync?

Use Deckhand or Captain with local storage.

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Sync & account

Where are my bookmarks stored on Deckhand, Captain, and Fleet?

Compare local and Fleet cloud storage.

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Sync & account

How do I set up CoW on a new browser or device?

Install CoW and connect your collection.

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Sync & account

How do I import browser bookmarks on a second device?

Import a device's local browser bookmarks.

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Sync & account

What syncs across devices in CoW?

Learn what Fleet keeps synchronized.

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Sync & account

Can I set a different default Cave on each device?

Choose a local default Cave anywhere.

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Can I use CoW on more than one browser?

Install CoW in supported Chromium browsers.

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Troubleshooting

Why are my CoW bookmarks not showing on another device?

Check Fleet connection and local-plan storage.

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Sync & account

What happens when I add, edit, move, or delete a bookmark on one device?

Learn how Fleet syncs changes.

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Sync & account

Can I stop syncing CoW bookmarks?

Understand how Fleet plan synchronization works.

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Sync & account

Will CoW sync change my existing Chrome, Edge, or Brave bookmarks?

CoW does not overwrite browser bookmarks.

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Sync & account

What happens to my synced bookmarks if I cancel or leave CoW?

Learn what happens to cloud data after leaving.

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Sync & account

How long does CoW keep cloud data after I leave?

Cloud data is deleted within 30 days.

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Sync & account

Do I need an account to use Deckhand or Captain?

Learn when an account is needed.

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Sync & account

What information does CoW need to maintain my account?

Learn how account information is handled.

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Can I use different CoW accounts on different browsers?

Understand how accounts determine synced collections.

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Sync & account

How do I change or manage my CoW plan?

Compare Deckhand, Captain, and Fleet.

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Sync & account

Is Captain a one-time purchase?

Learn how the permanent Captain license works.

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Sync & account

Can I keep using Captain if CoW closes?

Learn how Captain continues to work with local data.

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Troubleshooting

I skipped Fleet setup on my new device. Can I connect it now?

Restart setup and connect to your existing Fleet account.

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Troubleshooting

I did not receive my Fleet verification code. What should I do?

Find help with a missing Fleet verification code.

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Troubleshooting

Why are my bookmarks not syncing between my browsers?

Check your Fleet account connection in each browser.

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Troubleshooting

Why do my Data Sync counts look different on each device?

Understand local and cloud totals while Fleet syncs.

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Troubleshooting

Why does CoW look empty on my new device?

Connect your Fleet collection on the new installation.

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Troubleshooting

I changed a bookmark, but the change is not appearing elsewhere

Troubleshoot a Fleet change that has not reached another device.

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Troubleshooting

Why is my default Cave different on another browser or device?

Default Caves are intentionally local to each browser and device.

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Troubleshooting

Why does CoW not open when Chrome starts?

Set CoW as your browser's New Tab or startup page.

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Troubleshooting

Why are empty Chrome folders missing after import?

CoW automatically leaves empty folders out of an import.

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Troubleshooting

Why is a bookmark missing from Speed Dial?

Check quick-access choices and hidden-content settings.

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Troubleshooting

Why can’t I see a Cave, Chest, or bookmark?

Find hidden content or check your synced collection.

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Troubleshooting

Why does CoW keep asking for my password?

Adjust protected-content password session times.

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Troubleshooting

Why can’t search find my hidden bookmark?

Hidden bookmarks stay out of normal search until revealed.

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Troubleshooting

Why can’t I use a custom Cave background or icon?

Check Cave controls and custom-image features.

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Troubleshooting

Why can’t I access Captain or Fleet features?

Check the active plan and Fleet connection.

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Troubleshooting

Why can’t I install CoW in my browser?

Use CoW in a supported Chromium-based browser.

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Troubleshooting

I cannot reset my CoW password. What should I do?

Get help with a password reset without exposing the old password.

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Troubleshooting

Why can’t I see the latest CoW update?

Check automatic updates and browser restrictions.

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Troubleshooting

Why is there a bar at the bottom of Chrome when CoW opens?

Chrome adds this footer when an extension controls the New Tab page.

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