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# Why did the form fail to publish?

If you clicked **Publish form** in the Talview Form Editor and the form didn't go live, it could be due to a validation issue, a network error, or an incomplete form setup. In this article, you'll find the most common reasons for a failed publish and how to resolve them.

#### 🔎 Troubleshooting common issues

| **What Might Be Wrong**                                                                                             | **How to Fix It**                                                                                                                                                     |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| The form canvas is empty, or all fields were removed before publishing.                                             | Add at least one field to the canvas using the “**/”** command or the block picker. <br />The form can't be published without content.                                |
| One or more fields have validation errors (for example, a required label is missing, or a dropdown has no options). | Review each field on the canvas and check for any error indicators or highlighted fields. Fix the flagged issues and try publishing again.                            |
| A network error interrupted the publish action.                                                                     | Check your internet connection and try again. Refresh the page with `Ctrl + Shift + R` (Windows) or `Command + Shift + R` (Mac), then click **Publish form** again.   |
| The platform encountered a temporary server error.                                                                  | Wait a few minutes and try publishing again. If the error persists, try logging out and logging back in before retrying.                                              |
| Your browser session has expired or timed out.                                                                      | Refresh the page or log out and log back in. Reopen the form from the Forms list and try publishing again. <br />Your changes should still be saved due to auto-save. |

<Tip>
  **Additional Tips**

  * If you see a specific error message when publishing, note it down, it can help identify the root cause faster.
  * Your form content is auto saved as you work, so you won't lose your changes even if the publish action fails.
  * Try using a different browser such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox if the issue persists.
  * If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your administrator for further assistance.
</Tip>