Site Verification & SEO
Verify ownership to manage your archived presence, control crawl frequency, and access preservation analytics.
Submission Guidelines
Ensure your historical or active site is preserved correctly. Follow these technical standards for optimal archival fidelity.
- Include a valid
sitemap.xmlat your root directory - Use standard HTML4/XHTML1 transitional DOCTYPEs where applicable
- Host static assets (GIF, MIDI, HTM) on persistent directories
- Avoid heavy JavaScript dependencies for core content
- Set
<meta archive="yes">to explicitly allow crawling
<meta name="preservation-era" content="1995-1999">
Technical Documentation
Access developer resources, crawler specs, and API endpoints for integration and bulk archival requests.
Content Removal & DMCA
We preserve digital heritage responsibly. If your archived material violates copyright or contains sensitive data, submit a removal request.
- Provide exact archived URL and snapshot timestamp
- Include proof of ownership or copyright infringement
- Legal team reviews within 3-5 business days
- Redaction preferred over full deletion when possible
{ "url": "...", "reason": "copyright", "evidence": "..." }
Contact & Technical Support
Reach the archival engineering team for crawl issues, verification problems, or partnership inquiries.
Response time: 24-48 hours. For urgent crawler halts, include [URGENT] in your subject line.
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