Secure your book idea

With proof of time, document storage in Switzerland and us as witnesses.

You are protected from the minute you request manuscript protection from us. We provide your files with a tamper-proof time stamp and store them in parallel on two well-protected servers in Switzerland. You receive a certificate that serves as proof of time. And if a dispute arises, we use our documents to prove your copyright in court. At the same time, it is a backup of your manuscript in case your computer crashes or your backup copies cannot be opened.

Du kannst bis zu 10 Dateien gleichzeitig hochladen, die erste für 82 $, jede weitere nur 23 $. Auch für Illus, E-Books, Fotos etc.


Encrypted file transfer. With proof of time, document storage and certificate. Valid for 12 months, extension possible. In the event of a dispute, you will receive the verification documents from us free of charge. If you lose your backup copy, we will send you your original free of charge at any time.

How it works

  • Upload manuscript

    Send us one or more files and apply for protection.

  • We protect it

    We store it securely and you receive a certificate with a time stamp.

  • Worldwide protection

    Valid in disputes and in court as proof of copyright.

Your idea is valuable. Protect it before you share it.

Every year, authors share their works with publishers, agencies or test readers - and lose the proof that the idea originated with them. A subsequent lawsuit is only possible if you have a lot of money at your disposal. Copyright disputes can also drag on for many years and the outcome is uncertain. Protecting the manuscript and illustrations etc. is a simple, quick and inexpensive way to be in a better position from the outset. It is money well invested in protecting your own rights and at €69, Manuskriptschutz.ch is much cheaper and more comprehensive than going to a notary.

What you get

Certificate as forgery-proof proof of time that can be used in court
Document storage on a protected server in Switzerland
Suitable for all file formats (text, illustrations, script, music, design)
Internationally valid in court as proof of copyright

What happens in an emergency

Stop the infringer quickly with the certificate
If a legal dispute arises, we will send you the documents again
We can be named as witnesses in an emergency
If you lose your manuscript, we will send it to you free of charge

Frequently asked questions

Detailed answers to all questions can be found in our FAQs

Conclusion: having is better than needing

You protect your manuscript cheaper and faster than with a notary. You receive fast support in the event that you need evidence against thieves or in court. Your original is backed up on a secure server in Switzerland. If your computer crashes or your data backup has a virus, we will give you your work back free of charge. Manuskriptschutz.ch is the insurance for your valuable ideas and work.

Want to become an expert? Read on here

You're obviously a heavy reader if you've made it to the end of this page! If you want to read about the subject in detail, read here how you can protect your manuscript and how it all works in detail.