Common Issues and How to Fix Them
Here are solutions to the most common issues users encounter with Tempello. If you're still stuck after trying these, you can always submit a ticket via the Client Portal.
Issue 1: Emails Not Being Logged as Billable
Possible Causes:
- The email doesn’t match any active client/matter rule
- The sender/recipient is internal and filtered out
- The email was too short or flagged as non-substantive
What to Try:
- Review your Matching Rules in Settings
- Check the email subject and sender for typos or inconsistencies
- Manually reassign from the Billing Dashboard
Issue 2: Emails Being Billed to the Wrong Matter
Possible Causes:
- Overlapping rules with similar criteria
- Incorrect priority order of rules
- A recent client/matter was added but not updated in the rules
What to Try:
- Reassign the time entry in the Billing Dashboard
- Reorder or fine-tune your rules in Settings > Matching Rules
- Create a more specific rule using sender + subject combo
Issue 3: Clio Entries Not Showing Up
Possible Causes:
- Integration not authorized or disconnected
- Sync delay or API issue
- Matter not matched correctly on the Tempello side
What to Try:
- Reauthorize Clio in Settings > Integrations
- Manually trigger a sync
- Confirm the time entry exists in Tempello and is linked to a valid Clio matter
Issue 4: Can’t Log In to Tempello
Possible Causes:
- Incorrect email or password
- Account deactivated
- Browser compatibility issue
What to Try:
- Use the “Forgot Password” link
- Try logging in using a different browser
- Contact support if your firm recently changed domains or deactivated users
Issue 5: I Was Billed for Emails I Didn’t Expect
Possible Causes:
- Internal or test emails not excluded
- Matching rule applied to broad email domain (e.g., *@gmail.com)
- Team members unaware of matching logic
What to Try:
- Audit usage in Billing Dashboard
- Adjust matching rules to be more specific
- Reach out to support for a detailed billing breakdown
Still Need Help?
- Submit a ticket via the Client Portal
- Or email us directly at support@tempello.ai
We respond within 1 business day and resolve all support tickets within 48 business hours (business days only).