How long does an AO3 Invite take?

Taking this opportunity to remind everyone that it currently takes less than 24 hours to get an invite from our automated invite queue – all you need to do is put in your email address and wait a little!

How hard is it to get an AO3 account?

Creating an account is free and easy, but it isn’t immediate. To create an account, you have to request an invitation. There’s no application, but AO3 uses an automated email service to send profile invitations. When you request an invitation, you’re adding yourself to the list of other new users.

How do you invite people to AO3?

I have AO3 invites? Where??

1. Step 1: Log in.
2. Step 2: Hover your mouse over your username to get a dropdown menu and then select My Dashboard.
3. Step 3: Look in the top right corner and click on the Invitations button.
4. Step 4: Enter the email address of the person you want to send an invite to and then click Send Invitation.

Can you save drafts on AO3?

To save your work as a draft and come back to it later, select “Save Without Posting”. Once you’re happy with the preview, select the “Post” button below and your work will be posted on AO3 for people to enjoy. Please note: Unposted drafts are automatically deleted from AO3 one month from the date they’re created.

Is there an AO3 app?

The first app is Fanfic Pocket Archive Library, which has been available on both the Apple and Google app stores. As far as the OTW can tell, this app provides an interface that allows users to access works on AO3, and it may not actually copy, store, or redistribute any data from AO3.

How do I delete my AO3 account?

You can delete your account on your Profile page as follows:

1. Log in and go to your Dashboard by selecting the greeting “Hi, [username]!” and choosing “My Dashboard” from the menu, or by selecting your profile image.
2. Select “Profile” from the menu.
3. Use the “Delete My Account” button at the bottom of your profile.

What is the best time to post on AO3?

Olcalhoun collected over 50,000 data points, and found that the best times to post on Ao3 were Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, from 12pm to 5pm PST. It’s science!

What are Kudos AO3?

The kudos button on AO3 is a form of feedback that allows fans to give a “thumbs up” to a fanwork without having to leave a comment. Kudos probably had origins in the “Like” feature on Facebook. Some fans are not as enamored of the kudos feature as they feel it takes away the chance for conversation and discourse.

Why does archive of Our Own (AO3) use the invitation system?

We’re using the invitation system so that Archive of Our Own (AO3) can grow in a controlled manner. We need to add new users gradually so that our account numbers don’t grow beyond what our hardware, bandwidth, and Support team can cope with. This helps us ensure that everyone using the AO3gets the best possible experience.

What do I do if I Can’t Find my AO3 invite?

It’s in your ISP’S the gods’ hands. If you put your address in the queue and it’s not there anymore and you haven’t gotten your invite, submit a ticket at ao3.org/support – we can dig it out for you. Current wait time is around 24 hours.

How do I check my position on the waiting list?

From the Invite Requests page, select “check your position on the waiting list”, enter the email address you requested an account through, and then select the “Look me up” button. You’ll get an estimate of when you’ll receive your invitation based on the rate at which we’re sending out invitations and where you are in the queue.