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18 changes: 14 additions & 4 deletions src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx
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This page documents the most fequently asked questions and edit mistakes regarding VocaDB entries.
This page documents the most frequently asked questions and edit mistakes regarding VocaDB entries.

## Songs

### Are instrumental/human-sung songs allowed on VocaDB?

Select songs are allowed as exceptions, as mentioned on this rule.

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### Should the original artist be added to covers/remixes?

No.

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### If a Vocaloid song was released simultaneously with a human vocals version, which one is the original?

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### I think that a song is using an append, or another version than indicated, but can't confirm. Which voicebank should I use?
### I think that a song is using an append, or another version than shown, but can't confirm. Which voicebank should I use?

See the page for [Choosing the correct voicebank credit](https://wiki.vocadb.net/docs/choosing-the-correct-voicebank-credit)
See the page for [Choosing the correct voicebank credit](https://wiki.vocadb.net/docs/choosing-the-correct-voicebank-credit).

### Are work in progress (WIP) versions of songs allowed on VocaDB?

No.

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### What is the publish date of a song?

The date when the song was first made public.

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### If an album was released as multiple editions (such as regular/limited), is there need to create separate entries?

Only if it has different tracklist, additional discs, different cover art, or a catalog number.

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### Should I create an album entry for a single song?

If there is clear indication that the song was released as a single, then yes, you can use the ["Single" album type](/docs/docs/album-entry-editing#single).
If it is clear that the song was released as a single (see [this related rule](https://wiki.vocadb.net/rules/no-releaseless-albums)), then yes, you can use the ["Single" album type](/docs/album-entry-editing#single).

## Voicebanks

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🚧
This page documents the most frequently asked questions about using the VocaDB website.

This page documents the most fequently asked questions regarding using the VocaDB website.
Do you have any other questions? Ask it away on [the Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/3bwXQNXKCz) or [the discussion forum](https://vocadb.net/discussion).

## Trying to login takes me to the home page without actually logging me in / homepage doesn't load
## VocaDB won't load!

#### If this solution does not work for you, please join the [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/3bwXQNXKCz) and ask for help.
Also applies to these questions:

### Chrome:
- I'm stuck in the Miku background and nothing appeared!
- I got hit with the Cloudflare "Internal server error"!

VocaDB can be slow sometimes due to high traffic. Ensure your internet connection is good and check back later.

Maintenance may also happen from time to time, albeit rarely. Check [the status page](https://vocadb.openstatus.dev/), [the Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/3bwXQNXKCz), or the [Twitter](https://x.com/VocaDB) or [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/vocadb.net) social media accounts for the status of the site.

You can also try clearing your cookies. Read the next FAQ entry for more information.

## Trying to login takes me to the home page without actually logging me in!

Clear your cookies (and site data) and try again.

If this solution does not work for you, please join [the Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/3bwXQNXKCz) and ask for help.

### Clearing cookies on Chrome

For more information, see [this Google Chrome help page](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647)

1. On the VocaDB homepage, click the settings icon in the address bar.
2. Click "Cookies and site data"
3. Click "Manage on-device site data"
4. Click the red trash can icon
5. Refresh the page
![Chrome guide](public/images/chromecookieclear.webp)
2. Click "Cookies and site data".
3. Click "Manage on-device site data".
4. Click the red trash can icon.
5. Refresh the page.

![Chrome guide](public/images/chromecookieclear.webp)

### Clearing cookies on Firefox

### Firefox:
For more information, see [this Mozila Firefox help article](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox).

1. On the VocaDB homepage, click the padlock icon in the address bar.
2. Click "Clear cookies and site data"
2. Click "Clear cookies and site data".
3. Press "Remove" when prompted.
4. Refresh the page.

![Firefox guide](public/images/firefoxcookieclear.webp)

## Why is this song entry in VocaDB even though it has no Vocaloid?

Songs covered by 5 song entries with vocal synthesis are allowed in VocaDB. Songs included in an album with a vocal synthesis are also allowed.

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## I uploaded a new image, and it doesn't change!

This happens because of the caching happening on Cloudflare and your browser. Wait around 24 hours for the cache to expire and update the new image.

For more information, see [this GitHub issue](https://github.com/VocaDB/vocadb/issues/1994).

## I don't want my songs on VocaDB. How can I remove them?

Also applies to these questions:

- I don't want this information that is related to my work. How can I remove them?
- This information about my song is not accurate!

See the [Content removal guidelines](/docs/content-removal-guidelines) for more information.