Contributor Desk
Help build a clear, carefully sourced public archive. Whether you want to research, write, fact check, organize records or edit articles, choose your next step below.
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Become an Epstein Sleuth
Apply to contribute research, writing, editing, archiving or other skills.
Open applicationHow to get started
Read the application and agreements, choose your role interests and describe your experience. New contributors begin with public source work; applying does not guarantee acceptance or access.
Contributor Onboarding Guide
Learn the steps from joining the project to your first contribution.
Read onboarding guideHow to get started
Read the guide before starting an assignment. Confirm your role and next task with the editor or project lead.
Write or Update a Wiki Article
Follow the illustrated guide to editing Knowledge Base articles in WordPress.
Open editing guideHow to get started
Use your own assigned account. Prepare verified sources and work on one article at a time. Follow the guide for drafts, links, metadata, categories, images and review.
Contributor Hub
Browse the existing collection of contributor resources and procedures.
Explore Contributor HubHow to get started
Choose the topic that matches your task. Use the linked procedures and existing templates rather than inventing a new workflow.
Research and Handle Evidence
Read an Epstein Document
Understand what a record says, why it exists and what it can establish.
Open document guideHow to get started
Identify the record type, author and date. Read neighboring pages and separate statements, allegations and findings before summarizing it.
Chain of Custody Protocol
Learn how to preserve evidence and document where it came from.
Read evidence protocolHow to get started
Follow the protocol when receiving or saving a record. Preserve the source, filename, document ID and handling history.
Upload Instructions
Follow the wiki’s process for preparing and uploading permitted material.
Read upload instructionsHow to get started
Read the instructions before uploading. Confirm that you are authorized to handle the material and preserve the original source information.
Version Control
Keep article changes and source updates traceable.
Read version guideHow to get started
Keep a copy of your proposed changes. Follow the guide to record revisions and coordinate review of updates to published articles.
Standards and Contributor Safety
Editorial Standards
Learn the evidence, writing and review standards used across EpsteinWiki.
Read editorial standardsHow to get started
Check your draft against the standards before review. Verify quotations, source links, names and dates, and label allegations and uncertainty accurately.
Contributor Safety Guide
Read guidance for working responsibly with sensitive investigations.
Read safety guideHow to get started
Read before taking on sensitive work. Follow authorization and confidentiality rules, and contact project leadership when a task raises a safety concern.
Digital Safety
Protect contributor accounts, research material and communications.
Read digital safety guideHow to get started
Review the guide before using project accounts or handling research files. Keep access credentials private and use only your authorized access.
Code of Conduct
Understand expectations for conduct and representation of the project.
Read conduct rulesHow to get started
Read the rules before collaborating. Do not contact involved parties or speak on behalf of EpsteinWiki without authorization.
More guidance for sensitive material
Handling Sensitive Material
Learn how to handle sensitive records while respecting privacy.
Read handling guideHow to get started
Review the handling guidance before opening or sharing sensitive material. Refer uncertain handling or publication decisions to an authorized editor.
Share Findings or Get Help
Submit an Epstein Tip
Use the dedicated route for evidence and investigative leads.
Open tip pageHow to get started
Read the page’s submission instructions. Identify the original source, relevant document IDs and what the evidence actually supports. Avoid unnecessary private information.
Request a Correction
Report an error or misidentification through the contact form.
Request a correctionHow to get started
Identify the page URL and exact statement, provide supporting evidence and explain the correction. Send your request through Contact EpsteinWiki.
Contact the Wiki Team
Ask about contributor access, an assignment or an editing problem.
Contact EpsteinWikiHow to get started
Describe the task and the issue clearly. Include the relevant article URL when useful. Do not send passwords or unnecessary sensitive material.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the wiki and contributing.
Read FAQsHow to get started
Look for the question closest to yours. Follow the linked guide, or use the contact page if you still need help.