| We build and maintain our own infrastructure. This independence allows us to sustainably safeguard the public texts, video, audio, images, and more of our 145+ unique petabytes of data, without interference from external corporations. Our generous patrons make this unique approach possible.
We've long been an indispensable resource for researchers, students, journalists, and curious citizens everywhere, but the cost of maintenance continually increases. As we expand our systems to ensure tens of millions can access the Internet Archive, we depend on the support of our users to guarantee longevity.
Here's how you can help.
We believe that our collections should always be free for everyone, which is why we don't charge for access, sell user data, or run ads. We rely on the generosity of individuals like you, with contributions averaging $15, to keep our systems running.
If you've found our services useful, please consider making a donation to help us build the web we deserve. We understand if you can't afford to contribute, but we promise it will be well spent if you can. Together, we can continue advancing Universal Access to All Knowledge.
Thank you for joining us.
-Internet Archive Team | 
