Once your account is approved, you aren't just posting to a feed; you are essentially managing a small slice of a web server. To upload your stories, you must "install" an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client on your computer. FileZilla or WinSCP.
Once approved, you won't use a "Dashboard." Instead, you manage your files directly on the server. FTP Client: Use software like to connect. Connection Details: You will receive a hostname (usually ftp.asstr.org ), a username, and a password. Structure: Your files are typically placed in a directory like /pub/Authors/YourName/ 3. Creating Your Index Page
Your terminal will show a local address, usually http://localhost:4321 . Open that address in your browser. You will see a “Welcome to Astro” message (or a simple placeholder page if you chose the Empty template).
Once your author presence is approved, managing your files involves standard internet protocols.
Before you submit, it’s important to know that ASSTR is largely powered by Usenet groups (specifically the alt.sex.stories hierarchy) and automated archiving scripts. When people talk about "installing" new authors, they are usually referring to getting an author account or a personal directory on the . 2. Setting Up Your Author Account asstrorg new authors install
Navigate to the official ASSTrOrg repository (e.g., https://downloads.asstrorg.org/stable/ ). Download the latest .tar.gz or .zip file.
We're interested in discovering new voices and styles across a range of genres, including:
Always keep local copies of your stories on your own device; do not use the repository as your sole storage archive.
Whether you are looking to install and configure your own author directory, access the archive's historical database, or upload your own original stories, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the ASSTR author ecosystem. 📚 Understanding the ASSTR Platform Once your account is approved, you aren't just
<?php define('ASTRAORG_ID', 'YOUR_ASTRAORG_ID'); // Replace with your AstraOrg ID define('ASTRAORG_API_KEY', 'YOUR_ASTRAORG_API_KEY'); // Replace with your AstraOrg API key ?>
At its core, ASSTR is an expansive, community-driven repository. Unlike modern social reading platforms with sleek, interactive web apps, ASSTR operates on a more traditional, archival structure.
At the top of your content file, you need to include . This is a block of metadata that tells the platform important details about your article. Frontmatter is typically written in YAML format and is enclosed between two lines of three dashes ( --- ). A typical frontmatter block looks like this:
"SQLSTATE[HY000] [2002] No such file or directory." Fix: Change DB_HOST from localhost to 127.0.0.1 (on Linux) or to the explicit socket path (e.g., /var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock ). Once approved, you won't use a "Dashboard
: It is recommended to use subfolders within your main directory to keep series or different genres organized for readers. Reviewing and Quality Control
npm run build
You will be asked several questions:
Once your account is provisioned, you will be assigned a personal folder within the author directories. 2. Formatting Your Manuscripts
Run:
