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title: Troubleshooting Red Spinning Cog and Configuration Delays in Akuity ArgoCD
description: Understanding potential causes and resolutions for instance configuration delays and permission errors in Akuity ArgoCD.
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# Troubleshooting Red Spinning Cog and Configuration Delays in Akuity ArgoCD

## Understanding potential causes and resolutions for instance configuration delays and permission errors in Akuity ArgoCD.

#### **Red Spinning Cog & Configuration Delays**

- If you see a **red spinning cog** along with the message **"Configuring the instance is taking too long,"** it is likely due to: 
    - **A transient issue** or a **delay in scheduling pods**.
    - **Recent configuration changes**, which can trigger **pod cycling** on Akuity’s end.
    - **Pod restarts taking longer than expected**.
- Akuity runs everything in an **HA (High Availability) configuration**, but certain operations—such as instance creation—may still be impacted by delays or issues, potentially preventing the instance from starting.

#### **Permission Errors in ArgoCD**

- **Dex Pod Restarts:** If you were experiencing **permission errors in ArgoCD**, it may have been due to **Dex pods restarting,** indicating** a transient issue.**
- **HA Maintenance:** Despite some pods restarting, **timestamps indicate HA was maintained**, so errors inside ArgoCD were unexpected.

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