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Preprints: How to get started with preprint sharing

sharing, finding, and using preprints

How do I Post a Preprint?

  1. Find a preprint server using a director such as: ASAP Directory of Preprint Servers or see the list of Preprint Servers by Discipline.
  2. Review the server's submission guidelines
  3. Consult with your coauthors
  4. Select a Creative Commons license

For more information for preprint authors, see Recommendations for Authors and the accompanying blog post.

Will Posting A Preprint Affect my Funding?

Can I Publish In A Journal After Posting A Preprint?

Many journals permit authors to share preprints and some publishers, like PLOS, encourage preprint sharing. If you are preparing to submit a paper, check the journal's policies and author instructions on sharing, review, and preprints.