Access blocked
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Troubleshooting decision tree
Seedance 3.0 errors, access blocks, and not-working fixes
A support-intent page for queries like Seedance error, why does Seedance require VPN, and why my prompt does not work.
SeedVideo is an independent third-party studio. Seedance belongs to ByteDance. Pages in this cluster label verified facts, planning guidance, and fallback workflows separately.
Start with the smallest failing part
Issue matrix
Find the failure point before rewriting the whole prompt
Troubleshooting pages should feel operational: symptom, likely cause, next test.
Prompt rejected
Shorten risky wording and remove unsupported claims
Media error
Test one image or clip before uploading a full set
Bad output
Reduce prompt scope and define reference roles
Audio mismatch
Separate beat, voice, lyrics, and post audio
Credit issue
Check balance, duration, resolution, and retries
First retry
The fastest safe retry is a smaller job
This advice is useful across providers and keeps the support page evergreen.
One reference only
One action only
Short duration
Audio off
Simple camera path
FAQ
Seedance 3 troubleshooting questions
Short answers written for the exact search intent of this page.
Why does Seedance give an error?
Common causes include access limits, region restrictions, invalid media inputs, prompt moderation, credit limits, queue timeouts, or temporary provider issues.
Why does Seedance 3.0 require VPN?
Some services restrict access by region, account type, or rollout stage. Use VPN guidance carefully and follow the terms of the service you are using.
What should I try first when a generation fails?
Shorten the prompt, reduce media inputs, test with one reference, confirm credits, and retry with a simpler clip before changing the whole workflow.
Internal links
Continue through the Seedance 3 cluster
Each support page owns a different search intent, so users and crawlers can move without seeing the same article repeated.
Workflow
How-to workflow
A production-oriented setup path from access check to first test.
Open pageWorkflow
Prompt cookbook
Prompt frames for references, audio intent, style, and iteration.
Open pageWorkflow
Reference image workflow
Give each uploaded image a job so prompts stay controllable.
Open pageWorkflow
Audio and lyrics
Voice, beat, lyric, and music-video planning without overclaiming.
Open pageWorkflow
Longer video planner
Scene boards, continuity, and extension strategy for longer clips.
Open pageWorkflow
Website hero video
Loop structure, crop safety, and performance-aware hero videos.
Open pageWorkflow
Examples gallery
Labeled Seedance-style examples with prompt and use-case notes.
Open pageSupport
Official website checker
Verify official sources and avoid misleading Seedance 3.0 claims.
Open pageIf the tool works, improve the prompt next
Most repeated failures become easier to debug once references and prompt slots are clearly separated.