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How to Report an Issue with Helperbird

Learn how to report a bug or issue with Helperbird and share debug information with the support team to help resolve your problem faster.

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Why Report an Issue?

If something is not working correctly in Helperbird, reporting the issue with your debug information helps the support team diagnose and fix the problem much faster. Debug information includes details about your browser, extension version, and current settings. Review the information before sending it, especially on a shared or managed device.


Step 1: Open Helperbird

Click the Helperbird icon in your browser toolbar. It looks like a small owl and is usually in the top-right corner of your browser.

This will open the Helperbird menu.

Helperbird open with the Settings control at the top leftView full-size image (opens in a new tab)


Step 2: Open the Settings Page

Click the Settings gear at the top left. In the Options dialog, choose Settings to open the Settings page. Go to Support.

The Options dialog with the Settings linkView full-size image (opens in a new tab)


Step 3: Click Report an Issue

In the Support section of Settings, find the Report an issue row and click the View button next to it.

A panel will appear showing your debug information.

The Support section of Settings with Report an issue and its View buttonView full-size image (opens in a new tab)


Step 4: Copy the Debug Information

Click the Copy button to copy all the debug information to your clipboard. This includes your browser type, extension version, and current feature settings.


Step 5: Send It to Support

Go to the Helperbird support page and send a message describing your issue. Paste the debug information you copied into your message. Be sure to also include:

  • What you were trying to do
  • What happened instead
  • The website where the issue occurred (if applicable)

The more detail you provide, the faster the support team can help.

Tip: If a feature is not working on a specific website, include the website URL in your report. Some websites have restrictions that can affect how Helperbird works.


Need Additional Help?

If you cannot access the debug info or need immediate help, please contact the Helperbird support team directly at Helperbird support. We are always happy to help.

Printed from the Helperbird Help Center · Updated September 22nd, 2026

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