# Clock fails to start in OTB mode

**URL:** <https://community.playchessup.com/t/clock-fails-to-start-in-otb-mode/292>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [August 16, 2023, 8:00am UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/clock-fails-to-start-in-otb-mode/292 "2023-08-16T08:00:22Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Xonehorse](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/xonehorse/32/89_2.png) [@Xonehorse](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Xonehorse)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 8:00am UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/clock-fails-to-start-in-otb-mode/292/1 "2023-08-16T08:00:22Z")

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When I am playing OTB using a time control the clock fails to start. Please advise. Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Jeff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/jeff/32/3_2.png) [@Jeff](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Jeff)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/clock-fails-to-start-in-otb-mode/292/2 "2023-08-16T18:16:32Z")

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Hi - which app platform (iOS or Android)?

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**Author:** ![Xonehorse](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/xonehorse/32/89_2.png) [@Xonehorse](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Xonehorse)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/clock-fails-to-start-in-otb-mode/292/3 "2023-08-16T23:09:58Z")

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Hi Jeff - thank you for checking in. I am using iOS. I actually heard back from Veronica who provided a clue, namely suggesting that the timer starts only after each side makes their first move. I tried that and it worked, so problem solved! I would recommend updating the product manual explaining this either in the main section or in FAQ. Thanks again. Greatly looking forward to the [Chess.Com](http://Chess.Com) integration. Be well, Bob