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User Guide

Welcome to Ashenara. Follow this guide to master the platform, from uploading your favorite EPUBs to utilizing our AI-powered features.

Uploading & Managing Novels

1

Upload an EPUB

Navigate to the Upload page using the top navigation bar. Drag and drop your `.epub` file into the upload zone.

2

AI Metadata Extraction

Ashenara features an integrated AI assistant. Click Auto-Fill with AI to automatically extract genres, tags, and generate a polished synopsis directly from the novel's text.

3

Privacy Controls

Choose between Public, Private, or Personal visibility. Personal novels are completely hidden from all other users and do not appear in searches.

The Reading Experience

Our custom-built EPUB reader is designed for long reading sessions, offering seamless progression and extensive customization.

Customization

Adjust font sizes, line heights, and margins. Choose from carefully curated color themes optimized for different lighting conditions.

Cloud Sync

Your reading progress is automatically saved to the cloud. Pick up right where you left off on any device.

Download Once, Read Offline

To save bandwidth and ensure a smooth experience, the reader downloads the EPUB once and caches it in your browser. Subsequent reading sessions load instantly from your local device.

Library & Community

  • Advanced Search: Use the Library tab to filter novels by status, tags, protagonist gender, and genres. Sort by views, ratings, or latest additions.
  • Favorites: Click the heart icon on any novel to add it to your personal favorites list, accessible from your profile.
  • Ratings & Reviews: Help the community discover great stories. Leaving a rating and comment unlocks the ability to download the EPUB file.
Beta PhaseAshenara

Currently in beta. As we use free tier services, storage may be reset periodically. Keep your EPUBs safe locally! We appreciate your understanding.

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