Which Web Browser Should I Use

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Recommended Browser 

  • It is always recommended to use Google Chrome when using the Bench app.
  • Other browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari will allow users to complete 90% of all actions in the Bench app, but Google Chrome is recommended, especially for connecting bank accounts. Please download a recent version of Google Chrome from an official source and log in to your Bench account in Chrome.

What to do when you’re experiencing issues with the Bench app

  1. If you are experiencing issues loading certain Bench pages, check the following:
  • Check if you are using the latest version of your browser. Bench performs the best in Google Chrome, so that is always our recommended web browser. 
  • If your browser requires an update, update to the most recent version and attempt the same steps that you did when you first ran into an error
  1. If you are experiencing issues connecting or reconnecting an account: 
  • Ensure you are using the latest version of Google Chrome as your web browser. Chrome will provide the most optimized experience for connecting and reconnecting your accounts to Bench
  • If you are not using Google Chrome, download the latest version and then log in to your Bench account
  • Attempt the same steps that you did when you first ran into an error

What to do when you’re using Chrome and still experiencing issues

  1. Check your browser extensions
  • The issue might be caused by your browser extensions 
  • Go to chrome://extensions and disable any active plugins 
  • Attempt the same steps that you did when you first ran into an error
  1. Clear your cookies and cache 
  • Go to chrome://history, click ‘clear browser history’, then go into the Advanced tab and only select Cookies and Cache with the date filter going back to the beginning of time
  • Refresh the Bench app and attempt the same steps that you did when you first ran into an error

What to do if you’re still experiencing issues

  • If you’re still experiencing issues with the Bench app, we recommend submitting your technical issue here. A member of our App Support Team will be notified and your bookkeeper will reach back out with more information within one business day. 
  • You can also always reach out to your Bookkeeper in the message feed and they’ll assist you within one business day or less.
  • If you’re not able to access the message feed, reach out to your team by emailing help@bench.co 

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