> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.usefuturestack.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Submit

> Step-by-step guide to submitting your AI tool to FutureStack.

# How to Submit a Tool

Submitting your tool takes about 5 minutes. Here's exactly what to do.

## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the submission page">
    Visit [usefuturestack.com/submit](https://www.usefuturestack.com/submit).

    You don't need to be logged in to submit, but having an account means you can track your submission and manage your listing later.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in your tool's details">
    You'll be asked for:

    * Tool name
    * Website URL
    * Short description
    * Category
    * Pricing model (Free / Freemium / Paid)
    * Logo

    See [What to Include](/submit/what-to-include) for tips on each field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit the form">
    Click **Submit**. You'll see a confirmation message on screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for review">
    Our team reviews every submission. This usually takes **2–5 business days**. We'll contact you at your email address if we have questions or need more information.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go live">
    Once approved, your tool appears in the directory and is immediately searchable by the community.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Tips for a fast approval

* Double-check your URL is live and working
* Follow the [submission guidelines](/submit/guidelines) closely
* Use a real description, not placeholder text

<Card title="Submit your tool →" icon="paper-plane" href="https://www.usefuturestack.com/submit">
  Free to list. No paid placements.
</Card>