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# Requesting a Logbook of The World Certificate in Aether

Use of Logbook of The World requires that each user have one or more secure certificates issued by the ARRL to sign their logs. These certificates can be requested within Aether.

To to request an LoTW certificate:

1. Open Aether preferences by choosing "Preferences" from the Aether menu.
2. Select the QSL tab in the Preferences window.
3. Click the "Manage Certificates…" button.
4. A window will appear showing the certificates installed on your computer. This list will be empty if you do not have any installed certificates.
5. Click the "Request Certificate…" button.
6. Follow the prompts and fill in the requested information to request a certificate.

7. If you are requesting a certificate for the first time, you must authenticate your location.

   For US hams: The ARRL will a postcard to your address in the FCC database. You must go to the LoTW webpage and enter an eight digit code from the post card.

   For non-US hams: You must submit a copy of your amateur radio operating license in addition to a copy of one other government issued identifying document. Acceptable identifying documents include a driver's license, or the first page or your passport. These documents must be sent via postal mail to the ARRL address below:

   Logbook Administration
   ARRL
   225 Main Street
   Newington, CT 06111
   USA

8. A certificate file with the extension ".tq6" will be emailed to you upon approval of your certificate request. You can then install it using Aether.

## See also

Logbook of The World Topics
Online QSL Topics