Here’s a short, clear, and neutral draft you can use for an AO3 “mirror link” notice, depending on where you’re posting it (e.g., on social media, a personal site, or a fic header).
Status Page:
If you cannot reach any of the links above, the archive may be experiencing unplanned downtime. You can verify the status through official OTW channels: otwstatus.org Twitter/X: @AO3_Status Tumblr: ao3org.tumblr.com Workarounds When AO3 is Down
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To protect your account and data, you should use official links provided by the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW) . Many "unofficial" mirrors are actually proxy sites that can see your login credentials.
This is the safest mirror you will ever find. The Wayback Machine ( web.archive.org ) archives billions of web pages, including AO3.
Why?
The operator scraped thousands of works without author consent. AO3’s tagline is "Owned by fans, run by fans." Many authors explicitly state they do not want their works reposted elsewhere. The mirror stripped off author's notes and didn't allow kudos or comments, effectively stealing traffic from the original creators.
In some regions, the main archiveofourown.org domain is restricted due to local content laws. Mirror sites allow fans in these areas to continue reading and posting safely. 2. Maintenance and Downtime
Avoid Server Congestion:
Provide an alternative during high-traffic periods.
Ao3 Mirror Link Access
Here’s a short, clear, and neutral draft you can use for an AO3 “mirror link” notice, depending on where you’re posting it (e.g., on social media, a personal site, or a fic header).
Status Page:
If you cannot reach any of the links above, the archive may be experiencing unplanned downtime. You can verify the status through official OTW channels: otwstatus.org Twitter/X: @AO3_Status Tumblr: ao3org.tumblr.com Workarounds When AO3 is Down ao3 mirror link
only
To protect your account and data, you should use official links provided by the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW) . Many "unofficial" mirrors are actually proxy sites that can see your login credentials. Here’s a short, clear, and neutral draft you
This is the safest mirror you will ever find. The Wayback Machine ( web.archive.org ) archives billions of web pages, including AO3. Many "unofficial" mirrors are actually proxy sites that
Why?
The operator scraped thousands of works without author consent. AO3’s tagline is "Owned by fans, run by fans." Many authors explicitly state they do not want their works reposted elsewhere. The mirror stripped off author's notes and didn't allow kudos or comments, effectively stealing traffic from the original creators.
In some regions, the main archiveofourown.org domain is restricted due to local content laws. Mirror sites allow fans in these areas to continue reading and posting safely. 2. Maintenance and Downtime
Avoid Server Congestion:
Provide an alternative during high-traffic periods.
