Step-by-step guides for every corner of ARA — Sanctuaries, Gardens, Seeds, the Council, the Ledger, the Shed, and the Library. Browse by topic below or search the docs.
Ecovillages, intentional communities, housing co-ops, and land trusts — anyone using ARA as their shared digital home for chores, governance, resources, and projects.
The contact form in the footer routes to the right person — billing, support, or partnerships. Or step inside a live sanctuary at /demo to click around.
Planting your first seeds and inviting your village.
Roles, permissions, and social governance.
The Ledger, pricing plans, and sweat equity.
Connecting multiple sanctuaries into a bioregion.
Technical issues and account management.
Go to the Login page and click 'Forgot Password'. We will send you a reset link via email.
ARA is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it on your phone by tapping 'Share' > 'Add to Home Screen' in your browser.
Yes. In Settings > Sanctuary, you can download CSV files for your Tasks, Inventory, and Ledger logs.
Open the task detail view (click the task card), click the three dots menu in the top right, and select 'Delete Seed'.
Your sanctuary moves to 'Dormant' mode. Data is preserved and readable, but you cannot create new items until renewed.
Yes, you can update your profile details in Settings > Profile.
Unlimited. Your user account is a passport. You can join a 'Village' plan sanctuary, a 'Seedling' sanctuary, and an 'Ecosystem' hub all with one login. You don't pay anything as a user.
Never. We are a Public Benefit Corporation. Your community data belongs to you.
Go to Settings > Sanctuary to find your unique Invite Link, or use the 'Invite' button in the Gardens or Council pages.
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