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๐Ÿ†˜ Help Center

Find solutions to common problems

๐Ÿ” Account Access

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โ“ Forgot Password

You can reset your password yourself:

Check your email for the reset link (expires in 1 hour). Check spam folder if you don't see it!

โ“ Can't Log In - Account Locked

Your account may be locked because your gift subscription expired.

โ“ Change My Password

You need to be logged in to change your password.

1. Log in to your account

2. Go to Settings (click your name in top right)

3. Enter your current password and new password

4. Click "Update Password"

Not logged in yet? Go to Login โ†’

โ“ I Lost My Gift Code Link

Please contact us with your purchase confirmation email and we'll resend your gift link.

๐Ÿ’ณ Payments & Billing

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โ“ Payment Failed / Card Declined

Try these solutions first:

1. Check your card details

Make sure your card number, expiration date, CVC, and ZIP code are correct.

2. Verify your billing address matches

Your billing address must match what's on file with your bank.

3. Ensure sufficient funds

Check that your card has enough available credit or balance.

4. Contact your bank

Sometimes banks block online subscriptions. Call your bank to authorize MoodTickerโ„ข charges.

Update your payment method:

Update Payment Method

This opens a secure Stripe page where you can update your card. Stripe will automatically retry the payment once updated.

Still having issues? Contact us with the error message you're seeing.

โ“ Cancel My Subscription

You can cancel anytime through Stripe customer portal:

Manage Subscription

Note: If you received your subscription as a gift, it will automatically cancel when the gift period ends. No action needed!

โ“ Download Receipt / Invoice

View and download all your receipts:

View Billing History

You'll see all invoices and can download them as PDFs.

โ“ Upgrade Monthly to Annual

Save money by upgrading to annual:

1. Log in to your account

2. Look for the "โญ Upgrade to Annual" button in the top right

3. Click it and confirm the upgrade

You'll save 52% with the annual plan ($39.99/year vs $83.88/year on monthly)!

โ“ My Subscription Didn't Activate

We'll need to check your payment status. Please contact us with your email address and approximate payment date.

โ“ I Was Charged Twice

This needs to be reviewed. Please contact us with the transaction dates and amounts.

โ“ Can I Get a Refund?

Please see our Terms and Conditions to read our refund policy.

If you have questions about the refund policy, please contact us:

โ“ Wrong Amount Charged

We'll investigate this billing error. Please contact us with the charge amount and expected amount.

โ“ Payment Went Through But No Premium Yet

There may be a sync issue. Please contact us with your payment confirmation.

๐ŸŽ Gift Codes

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โ“ My Gift Code Says Already Used

Gift codes can only be used once. Let's check who used it:

โ“ My Gift Code Expired

Gift codes expire 6 months after purchase if not used.

If your code is expired, you'll need to purchase a new subscription. Buy Gift Subscription โ†’

โ“ Gift Code Not Working

Try these solutions first:

1. Check for typos

Gift codes are case-sensitive. Make sure there are no extra spaces and all letters match exactly.

2. Verify expiration date

Gift codes expire 6 months after purchase. Use the "Check Expiration Date" tool above to verify.

3. Confirm it wasn't already used

Each gift code can only be redeemed once. Use the "Check Who Used It" tool above to see if someone already claimed it.

4. Are you logged into an ACTIVE account?

Gift codes can only be used by NEW users or LOCKED accounts. If your account is already active with a subscription, you cannot redeem a gift code.

Still not working? Validate your code:

Still need help? Contact us with your gift code and we'll investigate the issue.

โ“ Friend Used Code But Still Locked

There may be an activation issue. Please contact us with the gift code and your friend's email.

โ“ Where Do I Buy a Gift?

You can purchase a gift subscription here:

Buy Gift Subscription

Choose monthly ($6.99) or annual ($39.99). You'll get a shareable link to send to your friend!

Bonus: You earn 5,000 Zerkits for monthly gifts or 35,000 Zerkits for annual gifts, plus 5,000 LinkUps!

โ“ What Happens When Gift Expires?

Here's what happens when a gift subscription expires:

  • Immediately: Account locks - all mascots and features become inaccessible
  • 14-day grace period: All your data is saved (Zerkits, moods, friends, contest history)
  • Within 14 days: If you purchase a subscription, your account unlocks and everything restores
  • After 14 days: If no payment, your account and all data are permanently deleted

Important: You'll receive email reminders 7 days before expiration and when it expires!

โ“ How Do I Share My Gift Link?

After purchasing a gift, you receive an email with the gift link.

1. Open your gift confirmation email

2. Copy the gift link (looks like: moodticker.net/redeem/ABC123XYZ)

3. Send it to your friend via text, email, or social media

4. They click the link and create their account!

Lost the email? Check your spam folder or contact us to resend it.

โ“ Can I Send Gift Link Multiple Times?

No, each gift link can only be used once.

Once your friend uses the link to create their account, the gift code becomes invalid. You can send the same link to multiple people, but only the first person to use it will get the subscription.

Want to gift multiple friends? You'll need to purchase a separate gift subscription for each person.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Friends & Social

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โ“ How Do I Add Friends?

Adding friends is super easy:

1. Log in to your account

2. Scroll down to the "Invite Friends" section

3. Copy your unique invite link

4. Send it to your friends - when they click it, you're automatically connected!

Bonus: When you connect with a friend, you both get 5,000 LinkUps for the monthly contest!

โ“ My Friend Can't Find My Invite Link

Your invite link is in the "Invite Friends" section:

1. Log in to your account

2. Scroll down to "Invite Friends"

3. You'll see your unique link - click "Copy Link"

4. Paste and send it to your friend

Example message: "Join me on MoodTickerโ„ข! Click this link: https://moodticker.net/invite/ABC123"

โ“ I Can't See My Friend's Mood

Moods are only visible for 24 hours after posting.

If you don't see your friend's mood, they haven't posted anything in the last 24 hours. Moods automatically disappear after 24 hours to keep the feed fresh and focused on today's emotions.

โ“ How Do I Remove a Friend?

To unfriend someone:

1. Go to your Friends list

2. Find the friend you want to remove

3. Click the "Unfriend" or "Remove" button next to their name

4. Confirm the removal

They won't be notified that you removed them.

โ“ Friend's Name Showing Wrong

This is a data issue. Please contact us with the friend's username and what the name should be.

โ“ Can I Block Someone?

If you need to block someone, please contact us with their username and the reason.

๐ŸŽฎ Contest & Zerkits

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โ“ How Does the Monthly Contest Work?

Every month, compete for exclusive in-app rewards!

Your Score = LinkUps + Zerkits

How to earn points:

  • 5,000 LinkUps - Connect with each friend
  • Daily mood logging - Current Streak ร— 100 Zerkits (1 day = 100, 2 days = 200, etc.)
  • 1,000 Zerkits - Mood Dictionary Game correct answer
  • 5,000 Zerkits - Daily Mood Enhancement Game best answer
  • Achievements - Variable Zerkits (1,000 - 150,000 per achievement)
  • Gift purchases - 5,000 Zerkits for monthly gift, 35,000 for annual gift
  • 7,500 Zerkits - Birthday bonus (once per year)

In-App Rewards (Top 15 each month):

  • ๐Ÿ† Winners Circle VIP Access - Exclusive community with prestigious titles
  • ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Hall of Fame Recognition - Permanent leaderboard display
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Exclusive Games - Special games only for contest winners
  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ Supreme Champion Title - 1st place gets the most prestigious title

Important: All rewards are in-app features with no monetary value. They cannot be exchanged for cash.

All scores reset on the 1st of each month. Winners announced by the 10th.

Read Full Contest Rules โ†’

โ“ What Are LinkUps?

LinkUps are earned when you connect with friends.

You get 5,000 points when you successfully connect with a friend (and they get 5,000 too!). These points count toward your monthly contest score.

Important: Both users must have active, verified accounts for the connection to count.

โ“ What Are Zerkits?

Zerkits are bonus points earned through:

  • Daily mood logging - Current Streak ร— 100 (1 day = 100, 2 days = 200, 3 days = 300, etc.)
  • 1,000 Zerkits - Mood Dictionary Game correct answer
  • 5,000 Zerkits - Daily Mood Enhancement Game best answer
  • Achievements - Variable amounts (1,000 - 150,000 Zerkits per trophy)
  • Gift purchases - 5,000 for monthly gift, 35,000 for annual gift to friends
  • 7,500 Zerkits - Birthday bonus (once per year)

Zerkits are added to your LinkUps for your total monthly contest score!

TIP: Maintain your daily streak for consistent Zerkits every day!

โ“ Why Didn't I Win the Contest?

Only the top scores win each month.

You can check the "Top Dogs" section on your dashboard to see the winning scores from last month and where you ranked.

Keep connecting with friends and earning Zerkits to boost your score for next month!

โ“ My Contest Score Looks Wrong

We'll verify your score calculation. Please contact us with what you think the score should be.

โ“ I Should Have Won But Didn't Show Up

We'll check the winner selection. Please contact us with your score and ranking.

โ“ I Won a Prize and Never Received It

We contact winners by email. Was your email validated when you signed up?

A valid email is required to claim a prize (see contest rules). We displayed this information when you signed up, right where you enter your email address.

Good news: If it isn't past 30 days, you can still claim your prize!

Follow these steps:

1. Validate your email address first (see validation steps below)

2. Wait for the validation confirmation

3. Contact us to let us know you've validated your email

4. We'll send your prize gift to your validated email

Important: You MUST contact us after validating your email. If you don't contact us, we won't know you've updated your email address and won't be able to send your prize.

To validate your email:

Start Email Validation Process

After validating your email, contact us:

๐ŸŽญ Mascots & Moods

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โ“ I Can't Post Another Mood Today

You can only post one mood per day.

Once you've posted a mood, you need to wait until 12:01 AM CST to post your next one.

Checking next mood time...
โ“ Birthday Bee Not Showing

Birthday Bee is only available around your birthday!

The Birthday Bee mascot appears during a 5-day window around your birthday. If you don't see it:

  • Your birthday might not be in the 5-day window yet
  • You may have already used it this year (can only use once per year)

Birthday Bee Awards: 1,000 Zerkits + special birthday journal prompt!

โ“ All Mascots Are Locked

Your account may be locked because your subscription expired.

โ“ Mascots Not Loading

Try clearing your browser cache:

Chrome:

  • Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Cmd+Shift+Delete on Mac)
  • Select "Cached images and files"
  • Click "Clear data"
  • Refresh the page

Safari:

  • Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy
  • Click "Manage Website Data"
  • Find moodticker.net and remove it
  • Refresh the page

Firefox:

  • Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Cmd+Shift+Delete on Mac)
  • Select "Cache"
  • Click "Clear Now"
  • Refresh the page

Still not working? Try a different browser or contact us.

โ“ I Posted Wrong Mood Today

You can't edit or delete moods once posted. If this is urgent, contact us with the date and which mood you want instead.

โ“ Can I Delete a Mood?

Moods cannot be deleted to maintain data integrity. If you have a specific concern, contact us.

๐Ÿ”” Notifications

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โ“ Not Receiving Push Notifications

Check your browser's notification permissions:

Chrome:

  • Click the lock icon ๐Ÿ”’ in the address bar
  • Find "Notifications"
  • Change to "Allow"
  • Refresh the page

Safari:

  • Safari > Preferences > Websites > Notifications
  • Find moodticker.net
  • Select "Allow"

Firefox:

  • Click the i icon in the address bar
  • Find "Permissions"
  • Enable "Receive Notifications"
โ“ I Blocked Notifications by Accident - How Do I Fix It?

If you clicked "Block" when your browser asked for notification permission, you need to manually reset it:

Chrome (Desktop & Mobile):

  • Click the lock icon ๐Ÿ”’ in the address bar
  • Find "Notifications"
  • Change from "Block" to "Allow"
  • Refresh the page and try setting your reminder again

Safari (iPhone/iPad):

  • Go to Settings app on your phone
  • Scroll down and tap "Safari"
  • Tap "Websites"
  • Tap "Notifications"
  • Find moodticker.net and change to "Allow"

Safari (Mac):

  • Safari menu โ†’ Preferences โ†’ Websites
  • Click "Notifications" in the left sidebar
  • Find moodticker.net and select "Allow"

Firefox:

  • Click the i icon or lock icon in the address bar
  • Find "Permissions" section
  • Look for "Receive Notifications"
  • Click the "X" to clear the blocked permission
  • Refresh the page and try setting your reminder again

Important: After changing your browser settings, refresh MoodTicker and try setting your daily reminder again. The browser will ask for permission again!

โ“ Turn Off Daily Reminders

Manage your notification preferences:

1. Log in to your account

2. Log in and scroll up so you can see your daily reminder clock

3. Toggle "Enable Daily Reminders" to OFF

4. Changes save automatically

Go to Settings โ†’

โ“ Too Many Notifications

Customize which notifications you receive:

1. Log in to your account

2. Log in and scroll up so you can see your daily reminder clock

3. Turn off daily reminders if you don't want mood prompts

You can also disable browser notifications entirely using your browser settings (see "Not Receiving Push Notifications" above).

๐Ÿ“ฑ Technical Issues

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โ“ App Not Loading

Try these troubleshooting steps:

1. Clear your browser cache (see "Mascots Not Loading" above for detailed steps)

2. Try incognito/private mode:

  • Chrome: Ctrl+Shift+N (Cmd+Shift+N on Mac)
  • Safari: File > New Private Window
  • Firefox: Ctrl+Shift+P (Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)

3. Try a different browser

4. Check your internet connection

Still not working? Contact us with your browser name and version.

โ“ Images Not Showing

This is usually a cache issue:

1. Clear your browser cache (see detailed steps in "Mascots Not Loading" above)

2. Refresh the page (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R)

3. If still not working, try a different browser

โ“ App Slow / Laggy

Speed up the app:

  • Clear your browser cache (see "Mascots Not Loading" for steps)
  • Close other browser tabs
  • Restart your browser
  • Check that you have a stable internet connection
โ“ Works on Computer But Not Phone

MoodTickerโ„ข works on all devices!

If it's not working on your phone:

  • Try using Chrome or Safari browser
  • Clear your mobile browser cache
  • Make sure you're using a recent browser version
  • Check your internet connection

Still having issues? Contact us with your phone model and browser.

โ“ Button Not Responding/Clicking

Fix unresponsive buttons:

  • Clear your browser cache
  • Try a different browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox)
  • Disable browser extensions temporarily
  • Try on a different device
โ“ I Got Someone Else's Notification

This is a serious issue! Please contact us immediately with a screenshot of the notification.

๐Ÿ“Š Data & Privacy

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โ“ Delete My Account

You can delete your account from settings:

1. Log in to your account

2. Go to Settings

3. Scroll to "Delete Account" section

4. Type "DELETE" to confirm

5. Click the delete button

Warning: This permanently deletes all your data - moods, friends, contest history, journal entries. This cannot be undone!

โ“ Export My Data

Download all your data:

You'll receive a ZIP file containing all your moods, friends list, contest history, and journal entries.

โ“ What Data Do You Store?

Here's what we store about you:

  • Your email address and password (encrypted)
  • Your moods and journal entries
  • Your friends list
  • Your contest scores (LinkUps + Zerkits)
  • Your subscription status
  • Your notification preferences

We DO NOT sell your data to third parties. Your mood data is private and only visible to your friends for 24 hours after posting.

Read Full Privacy Policy โ†’

๐Ÿ“ˆ Progress Tracking

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โ“ My Streak Count is Wrong

We'll verify your streak. Please contact us with what you think the streak should be.

โ“ Achievement Didn't Unlock

We'll check your achievement progress. Please contact us with the achievement name.

โ“ Mascot Collection Count Wrong

We'll verify your mascot collection count. Please contact us.

โœ๏ธ Journal

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โ“ My Journal Entry Disappeared

We'll try to recover your journal entry. Please contact us with the approximate date.

๐ŸŽฏ Other Common Questions

โ“ I Don't Remember My Email

We can help locate your account. Please contact us with any information you remember (name, username, approximate signup date).

โ“ Can I Change My Username?

Username changes require database updates. Please contact us with your current username and desired new username.

โ“ Can I Change My Birthday?

You told us it was your birthday (you silly goose) and we celebrated this with you! Sorry, this can't be changed.

โ“ Can I Get My Deleted Account Back?

Deleted accounts are permanent and cannot be recovered. If you think this was done in error, contact us immediately.

โ“ How Do I Log My Mood?

Here's how to log your daily mood:

1. Click the "Share Your Mood" button on the homepage

2. Choose a mascot that represents your current mood

3. Decide if you want to keep it private or share with friends

4. Your mood is logged! Come back tomorrow to keep your streak going.

Tip: You can only log one mood per day, so choose wisely!

โ“ Not Receiving Emails from MoodTicker

Check these common email issues:

1. Spam/Junk Folder: Check your spam folder for emails from moodticker@moodticker.net

2. Email Filters: Make sure your email provider isn't blocking us

3. Correct Email: Verify you used the right email when signing up

4. Whitelist Us: Add moodticker@moodticker.net to your contacts

Still not receiving emails? Contact us and we'll investigate.

โ“ Which Browsers Are Supported?

MoodTicker works best on:

โœ… Chrome (latest version)

โœ… Firefox (latest version)

โœ… Safari (latest version)

โœ… Edge (latest version)

โœ… Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)

If you're experiencing issues, try updating your browser to the latest version or clearing your cache.

๐Ÿ“ง Still Need Help?

Can't find your answer above? Contact us directly:

We'll respond within 24 hours