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Vauz Autofill Extension troubleshooting

How to Reset Vauz Extension for a Fresh Start

If you're experiencing any issues with the Vauz extension such as installation problems, registration failures, connection issues, performance slowdowns, or speed problems, resetting the extension can often resolve these issues by clearing all saved data and giving the extension a clean start.

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Important Warning: Resetting the extension will permanently remove all connections to the main Vauz app and delete all information stored in the extension. This action cannot be undone. You will need to re-register the extension with the main Vauz app after resetting.

Steps to Reset Vauz Extension

Step 1: Open the Extension Popup

  1. Click on the Vauz extension icon in your browser toolbar (usually in the top-right corner)
  2. The extension popup should open showing your current status

Extension popup showing registered status

Step 2: Access Troubleshooting

  1. Look for a troubleshoot? button at the bottom of the popup
  2. Click on the troubleshoot? button

Troubleshoot button location

Step 3: Read the Warning

The troubleshooting page will display a warning about what will be removed. Take a moment to read this carefully.

Warning message about permanent data removal

Step 4: Proceed with Reset

  1. Click the Proceed button to confirm the reset
  2. A notification will appear confirming the extension was successfully reset

Proceed button and confirmation notification

Step 5: Re-register the Extension

After resetting, you'll be taken back to the binding guide:

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions to re-register the extension
  2. Approve the connection when prompted

Re-registration binding guide

What Gets Reset

When you reset the Vauz extension, the following data is permanently removed:

  • All connections to the native Vauz app
  • Extension settings and preferences
  • Cached data and temporary files
  • Registration information

When to Use This Reset

This reset should fix:

  • Extension not responding or loading slowly
  • Connection issues with the main Vauz app
  • Registration or binding problems
  • Performance degradation over time
  • Settings that won't save or apply
  • General extension instability

After Resetting

After completing the reset:

  1. The extension will return to its initial setup state
  2. You'll need to go through the registration process again
  3. All your settings will be restored to defaults
  4. You'll need to approve the connection in the main Vauz app

If problems persist after resetting, please contact Vauz support with details about the issue you're experiencing.

Created on December 29, 2025Last updated on February 6, 2026