Hi there! 👋 I understand how frustrating it can be when your changes aren't saving properly.
I'm unable to determine the exact cause of your specific issue, but I can definitely help explain what might be happening based on information I've found about similar issues.
Several Vapi users have reported similar problems where changes to assistant prompts aren't being saved after publishing. Here are some potential causes and solutions:
## Potential Causes
- **System Issues**: There might be ongoing migrations, system updates, or glitches preventing changes from being saved [(Discord thread)](
https://discord.com/channels/1211482211119796234/1211483291191083018/threads/1336674769055252594)
- **File Corruption**: The file containing the assistant's prompt may have been inadvertently removed or corrupted [(Discord thread)](
https://discord.com/channels/1211482211119796234/1211483291191083018/threads/1336674769055252594)
- **Known Bug**: There's a known issue where the Publish button can cause problems such as removing certain settings when clicked without other updates
## Troubleshooting Steps You Can Try
1. **Refresh and Double-Check**: Try refreshing the page again (though you mentioned you've already done this)
2. **Clear Cache**: Clear your browser's cache and cookies, then attempt to save the changes again
3. **Log Out and Back In**: Sometimes logging out and back in can resolve synchronization issues
4. **Check Console Errors**: If possible, check your browser console for any errors that might provide clues
5. **Server URL Secret Workaround**: If you're using server URL secrets in advanced settings, try entering the key and then refreshing the page - this has been reported as a workaround for a similar issue [(Discord thread)](
https://discord.com/channels/1211482211119796234/1211483291191083018/threads/1341692740454584331)
6. **Document Settings**: Before making further changes, document your current settings to avoid data loss