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[GH-ISSUE #3758] [Bug] Workspace failed to load #1703

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opened 2026-03-23 21:16:11 +00:00 by mirror · 15 comments

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Originally created by @dmitriigolovchenko on GitHub (Oct 23, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/3758

Originally assigned to: @appflowy on GitHub.

Bug Description

After reboot appflowy I see "Something went wrong. Failed to load workspace. Try to close any open instance of appflowy" - it doesn`t work.

How to Reproduce

May be problem with 3 opened tabs, before i close app. Start screen now looks https://disk.yandex.ru/i/JUv8aDg_olBqOw

Expected Behavior

Startup screen of appflowy

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windows

AppFlowy Version(s)

0.3.6

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Originally created by @dmitriigolovchenko on GitHub (Oct 23, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/3758 Originally assigned to: @appflowy on GitHub. ### Bug Description After reboot appflowy I see "Something went wrong. Failed to load workspace. Try to close any open instance of appflowy" - it doesn`t work. ### How to Reproduce May be problem with 3 opened tabs, before i close app. Start screen now looks https://disk.yandex.ru/i/JUv8aDg_olBqOw ### Expected Behavior Startup screen of appflowy ### Operating System windows ### AppFlowy Version(s) 0.3.6 ### Screenshots ![2023-10-23_12-02-32](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/101408961/743f7d54-97c5-4197-8e93-a80de491199d) ### Additional Context _No response_

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2026-03-23 21:16:11 +00:00

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@Xazin commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2023):

Hey @dmitriigolovchenko, this screen shows when the workspace fails to load, can you please try the following:

Make sure only one AppFlowy application is open at a time (close all open AppFlowy applications and open AppFlowy again)
Backup and delete the existing data folder, or move, your existing AppFlowy data folder.

@Xazin commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2023): Hey @dmitriigolovchenko, this screen shows when the workspace fails to load, can you please try the following: - Make sure only one AppFlowy application is open at a time (close all open AppFlowy applications and open AppFlowy again) - Backup and delete the existing data folder, or move, your existing AppFlowy data folder.

mirror commented

2026-03-23 21:16:12 +00:00

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@Xazin commented on GitHub (Oct 25, 2023):

Just checking in @dmitriigolovchenko, did you solve your issue, or is still persisting?

@Xazin commented on GitHub (Oct 25, 2023): Just checking in @dmitriigolovchenko, did you solve your issue, or is still persisting?

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2026-03-23 21:16:12 +00:00

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@smit-io commented on GitHub (Oct 29, 2023):

I have the same issue. If I set up a new data folder, does that mean I have to start from scratch? All my data is gone?

@smit-io commented on GitHub (Oct 29, 2023): I have the same issue. If I set up a new data folder, does that mean I have to start from scratch? All my data is gone?

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@Xazin commented on GitHub (Oct 29, 2023):

I have the same issue. If I set up a new data folder, does that mean I have to start from scratch? All my data is gone?

The issue is, it's extremely hard for us to understand what is causing the workspace to fail to load, since we would need a corrupt workspace to debug it.

If you are sure you do not have any open instance of AppFlowy when opening the application, and you get this error, then most likely some part of the workspace is corrupt or missing something.

Yes, if you backup the data folder or move it, then the application would start anew since it would fail to find an existing data folder to read from.

@Xazin commented on GitHub (Oct 29, 2023): > I have the same issue. If I set up a new data folder, does that mean I have to start from scratch? All my data is gone? The issue is, it's extremely hard for us to understand what is causing the workspace to fail to load, since we would need a corrupt workspace to debug it. If you are sure you do not have any open instance of AppFlowy when opening the application, and you get this error, then most likely some part of the workspace is corrupt or missing something. Yes, if you backup the data folder or move it, then the application would start anew since it would fail to find an existing data folder to read from.

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@smit-io commented on GitHub (Oct 29, 2023):

I only have one instance of the app running and now I have lost about 8 hours of my work due to this. Was really looking forward to using appflowy but I think I will have to wait for a bit.

@smit-io commented on GitHub (Oct 29, 2023): I only have one instance of the app running and now I have lost about 8 hours of my work due to this. Was really looking forward to using appflowy but I think I will have to wait for a bit.

mirror commented

2026-03-23 21:16:13 +00:00

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@dmitriigolovchenko commented on GitHub (Oct 30, 2023):

If it helps: my workspace in drive, that integrate to windows explorer

@dmitriigolovchenko commented on GitHub (Oct 30, 2023): If it helps: my workspace in drive, that integrate to windows explorer

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2026-03-23 21:16:13 +00:00

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@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Oct 31, 2023):

Hi @smit-io , your data won't be gone if you have not deleted the data folder. Please contact me in the Discord server. We'll help.

@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Oct 31, 2023): Hi @smit-io , your data won't be gone if you have not deleted the data folder. Please contact me in the [Discord](https://discord.gg/9Q2xaN37tV) server. We'll help.

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@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Oct 31, 2023):

I have the same issue. If I set up a new data folder, does that mean I have to start from scratch? All my data is gone?

The issue is, it's extremely hard for us to understand what is causing the workspace to fail to load, since we would need a corrupt workspace to debug it.

If you are sure you do not have any open instance of AppFlowy when opening the application, and you get this error, then most likely some part of the workspace is corrupt or missing something.

Yes, if you backup the data folder or move it, then the application would start anew since it would fail to find an existing data folder to read from.

To clarify, if you move the data folder to a new location, you can still open it by clicking on "Change" and point to the new location.

@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Oct 31, 2023): > > I have the same issue. If I set up a new data folder, does that mean I have to start from scratch? All my data is gone? > > The issue is, it's extremely hard for us to understand what is causing the workspace to fail to load, since we would need a corrupt workspace to debug it. > > If you are sure you do not have any open instance of AppFlowy when opening the application, and you get this error, then most likely some part of the workspace is corrupt or missing something. > > Yes, if you backup the data folder or move it, then the application would start anew since it would fail to find an existing data folder to read from. To clarify, if you move the data folder to a new location, you can still open it by clicking on "Change" and point to the new location. <img width="598" alt="image" src="https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/12026239/8a5bd0be-b2ef-4cbf-964f-79c9978b53fb">

mirror commented

2026-03-23 21:16:14 +00:00

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@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Oct 31, 2023):

I only have one instance of the app running and now I have lost about 8 hours of my work due to this. Was really looking forward to using appflowy but I think I will have to wait for a bit.

I have the same issue. If I set up a new data folder, does that mean I have to start from scratch? All my data is gone?

No it's not gone. You just have to point the app to the right folder.

@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Oct 31, 2023): > I only have one instance of the app running and now I have lost about 8 hours of my work due to this. Was really looking forward to using appflowy but I think I will have to wait for a bit. > I have the same issue. If I set up a new data folder, does that mean I have to start from scratch? All my data is gone? No it's not gone. You just have to point the app to the right folder.

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@smit-io commented on GitHub (Nov 6, 2023):

Hi @smit-io , your data won't be gone if you have not deleted the data folder. Please contact me in the Discord server. We'll help.

I am pointing it to the right folder but it still shows that error.

@smit-io commented on GitHub (Nov 6, 2023): > Hi @smit-io , your data won't be gone if you have not deleted the data folder. Please contact me in the [Discord](https://discord.gg/9Q2xaN37tV) server. We'll help. I am pointing it to the right folder but it still shows that error.

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@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Nov 6, 2023):

You should come to the Discord server, @smit-io , so I can guide you to resolve it.

@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Nov 6, 2023): You should come to the Discord server, @smit-io , so I can guide you to resolve it.

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@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Nov 11, 2023):

Some info a bit misleading on this thread. Closing it to avoid further confusion. Please come to the Disocrd server for help.

@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Nov 11, 2023): Some info a bit misleading on this thread. Closing it to avoid further confusion. Please come to the Disocrd server for help.

mirror commented

2026-03-23 21:16:15 +00:00

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@badrc commented on GitHub (Nov 17, 2023):

same issue here
after hours writing and organizing my docs
appflowy can't open anymore
it starts fine when I start with an empty folder
but it crashes when I update the data directeory in the parameters

config : Windows 11 ( and data stored in a Google Drive)

@badrc commented on GitHub (Nov 17, 2023): same issue here after hours writing and organizing my docs appflowy can't open anymore it starts fine when I start with an empty folder but it crashes when I update the data directeory in the parameters config : Windows 11 ( and data stored in a Google Drive)

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@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Nov 18, 2023):

same issue here
after hours writing and organizing my docs
appflowy can't open anymore
it starts fine when I start with an empty folder
but it crashes when I update the data directeory in the parameters

config : Windows 11 ( and data stored in a Google Drive)

Can you share the latest log info?
It's located in the data folder

@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Nov 18, 2023): > same issue here > after hours writing and organizing my docs > appflowy can't open anymore > it starts fine when I start with an empty folder > but it crashes when I update the data directeory in the parameters > > config : Windows 11 ( and data stored in a Google Drive) Can you share the latest log info? It's located in the data folder

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@appflowy commented on GitHub (Nov 18, 2023):

@badrc @dmitriigolovchenko, I'm sorry for any inconvenience caused. To help resolve the issue, could you please send me the logs located in the data folder? These logs are crucial for diagnosing the problem. Additionally, if you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to me on Discord.

@appflowy commented on GitHub (Nov 18, 2023): @badrc @dmitriigolovchenko, I'm sorry for any inconvenience caused. To help resolve the issue, could you please send me the logs located in the data folder? These logs are crucial for diagnosing the problem. Additionally, if you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to me on Discord.