ar.io DocumentationIntroduction
Ar.io is a data infrastructure solution for long-term access. We help enterprises, institutions, and platforms ensure that critical information remains accessible, verifiable, and intact over time — even as systems, providers, technologies, or attacks disrupt the environments around them.
For AI and LLM users: Start at llms.txt for a machine-readable index, SKILL.md for code-generation recipes, or llms-full.txt for the complete documentation as plain text. See AI Agents & LLMs for the full toolkit.
Explore the Documentation
What is ar.io?
Learn about the decentralized gateway protocol and how it powers the permanent web
Build
Get started building applications, running gateways, and uploading data
SDKs
Integrate ar.io services into your applications with our developer SDKs
API Reference
Complete API documentation for ar.io Node and Turbo services
Quick Start Guides
Upload Data to Arweave
Learn how to permanently store files and data using Turbo SDK
Run a Gateway
Deploy your own ar.io gateway and participate in the network
Register ArNS Names
Get human-readable names for your permanent applications
ar.io Ecosystem
ArNS Registry
Register and manage permanent names for your applications
Network Portal
Monitor gateway performance and network statistics
ArDrive
User-friendly permanent storage for files and folders
Join the Community
Connect with developers, gateway operators, and the ar.io team. Get help, share ideas, and stay updated on the latest developments.
How is this guide?