Cryptology ePrint Archive

The Cryptology ePrint Archive provides rapid access to recent cryptology research papers.

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About Cryptology ePrint Archive

The Cryptology ePrint Archive gives access to recent research papers in cryptology. Authors place their papers on the archive. Before posting, the papers are checked only to confirm they appear to be within the scope of cryptology and meet minimal acceptance criteria and publishing conditions. They do not go through a full refereeing process.

The site lists papers added in the last week, month, six months, or calendar year, and offers listings by year, a complete contents view, and a compact view. A search bar in the menu finds specific papers. Authors can submit a paper or revise or withdraw one. The site states that it does not use cookies or embedded third-party content.

Key features

  • Lists recently added papers by week, month, six months, or calendar year
  • Browsing by year, complete contents, or a compact view
  • Search bar for finding a specific paper
  • Paper submission, with options to revise or withdraw a paper
  • RSS feeds ordered by publication date, added in December 2022
Best for: Researchers and readers who want to follow recent cryptology research as it is posted.
Good for
  • Provides rapid access to recent cryptology research papers
  • States that it does not use cookies or embedded third-party content
  • Has published pre-print cryptology papers for more than 20 years
Watch out for
  • Papers are not refereed beyond checks for scope and minimal acceptance criteria

Cryptology ePrint Archive at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Cryptology ePrint Archive FAQ

How are papers checked before they are posted?
Papers are placed by their authors. They undergo no refereeing beyond verifying that the work seems to be within the scope of cryptology and meets minimal acceptance criteria and publishing conditions.
How can I find a specific paper?
Use the search bar on the menu at the top of the page.
Where can I learn about submitting a paper?
The site has a Submit a paper option and a Revise or withdraw option, and it links to its acceptance and publishing conditions.
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