# Posting an issue or contacting support? Please read this first

**URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/posting-an-issue-or-contacting-support-please-read-this-first/5926
**Category:** Bugs
**Created:** [August 26, 2014, 10:22am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/posting-an-issue-or-contacting-support-please-read-this-first/5926 "2014-08-26T10:22:47Z")
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#### Post date: [August 26, 2014, 10:22am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/posting-an-issue-or-contacting-support-please-read-this-first/5926/1 "2014-08-26T10:22:47Z")

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Before posting an issue on the forums or contacting us via support@finalbuilder.com it would be greatly appreciated if you could please note the following:  
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**Update to the latest version:**   
We are continually striving to improve and innovate Continua. Please ensure that [you're running the latest and greatest](https://www.finalbuilder.com/downloads/continuaci/)  
  
**Please Search the documentation and forums first:**   
Please search [the wiki](http://wiki.finalbuilder.com/display/continua) and [the support forums](https://www.finalbuilder.com/support/forums/afv/searchadvanced/f/-1) before seeking support (it is possible other users have encountered the same question / issue, or we may have already resolved the issue your facing).  
  
**Please complete the below support template:**   
The below questions have been formulated from our experiences and will help expedite your support request  
  
**1. Continua version number and edition:**   
eg. v1.0.0.3205 64 bit  
  
**2. Operating system for Continua and agents:**   
eg. Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard (Continua Server), Windows 8.1 Pro 32 bit (Agents) &nbsp;&nbsp;  
  
**3. Database platform:**   
eg. bundled PostgreSQL  
  
**4. How much CPU / RAM / Diskspace do you have free on the Continua server, agents, and database:** &nbsp;&nbsp;  
eg. 20% free cpu, 40% free RAM (10gig), 50% free hard disk (50 gig) &nbsp;  
  
**5. A detailed description of the issue:&nbsp;**  
 - What is the issue, and what are the outcomes?&nbsp;  
 - When did the issue first occur?&nbsp;  
 - Does it occur all the time?  
- Can the issue be reproduced? &nbsp;If so what steps did you take to reproduce it? Screenshots, in addition to debug logging would be best. Please see the[troubleshooting wiki page](http://wiki.finalbuilder.com/display/continua/Troubleshooting) for further details.   
- If you are using version 1.5 or greater please include a diagnostics report. This can be generated by going to: Administration -\> Event Log and selecting the diagnostics report link at the top of the page.&nbsp;  
 - Errors or Warnings generated by Continua (both server and agent) as well as any Windows event logs.  
- Browser type and version: eg. Chrome 36.0.1985.143 m  
-&nbsp;Version and installation details of any external software dependencies (eg git / svn server configuration details)   
- Relevant configuration file settings: eg Authentication settings  
  
**A few notes about posting issues on the forums:&nbsp;**  
- Please do not post any data that you perceive as being sensitive. &nbsp;If this information is required please get in touch with us on support@finalbuilder.com to seek further arrangements.&nbsp;  
- We are based in Canberra Australia (GMT+10). Whilst we do our best to reply as quickly as possible (typically within 24 hours), sometimes timezone differences can cause a minor (time elapsed) delay.  
- Play nicely with others
