Legacy OS · Guide23 April 2026

Reader journey: from link to content

What a invited reader experiences in Legacy — sign-in, token paths, and why friction can be a feature.

Readers are not anonymous traffic. They arrive through links or sign-in flows you approve, so the archive opens only where you intended.

Some friction protects you: a public URL that anyone can scrape is the opposite of this model. Expect steps that prove the right human is at the door.

Prepare your readers

Tell people in advance that a link may arrive, and what to do if they lose access. A two-line note today prevents panic later.

Don't leave it in a drawer.

Write it in EternalSelf. Set who receives it, and when. 7-day free trial — no card required.

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