How to register for AO3
Archive of Our Own (AO3 for short) is a non-profit open source fan art archiving website that has attracted much attention in recent years due to its rich creative content and free community atmosphere. This article will introduce the registration process of AO3 in detail, and attach recent hot topics on the entire network for reference.
1. Recent hot topics on the Internet (last 10 days)

| hot topics | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Olympics opening ceremony controversy | ★★★★★ | Twitter/Weibo |
| AI painting copyright dispute | ★★★★☆ | Zhihu/Reddit |
| "Black Myth: Wukong" released | ★★★★★ | Station B/Steam Community |
| A celebrity’s divorce | ★★★☆☆ | Weibo/Douyin |
2. Detailed steps for AO3 registration
1. Visit the official website
First open the browser and visit the AO3 official website: https://archiveofourown.org
2. Click the Register button
Find the "Sign Up" button in the upper right corner of the homepage and click it.
| Information required for registration | Things to note |
|---|---|
| Username | Must be unique and cannot be changed |
| Email address | It is recommended to use a common email address |
| Password | At least 8 characters |
3. Fill in the registration information
Fill in your username, email and password according to the prompts on the page. Please note:
- Once registered, the username cannot be modified.
- It is recommended to use a reliable email address
- Password must contain letters and numbers
4. Verify email
After registration is completed, the system will send a verification email to the email address you filled in. Click the verification link in the email to complete registration.
| FAQ | solution |
|---|---|
| Can't receive verification email | Check spam box; wait 10 minutes; resend |
| Username has been taken | Try adding numbers or underscores |
5. Complete personal information (optional)
After successful registration, you can set personal information, preferred language, etc. in "My Preferences".
3. Precautions when using AO3
1. AO3 adopts a tag system. Please add tags correctly when publishing your works.
2. Respect copyright and do not upload infringing content
3. Abide by community rules and pay attention to the grading system
4. The invitation code system has been cancelled, you can now register directly
4. Why choose AO3?
Compared with recent platform controversies in hot topics, AO3 as a non-profit organization has the following advantages:
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| No ads | Run entirely on donations |
| open copyright | Supports multiple Creative Commons protocols |
| Multi-language support | Contains Chinese interface |
After registering on AO3, you will be able to:
- Read massive fan works
- Publish your own creations
- Collect your favorite works
- Participate in community interaction
5. Summary
Through the above steps, you can successfully complete the registration of AO3. As a hot topic platform in the creative circle recently, AO3 provides a free and open sharing space for creators. If you encounter problems during the registration process, you can refer to the official FAQ or community forum for help.
Note: Since the AO3 server is located abroad, scientific Internet tools may be required to access it. At the same time, please abide by Chinese laws and regulations and surf the Internet healthily.
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