The welcome overlay is a message displayed to first-time visitors when they arrive at your realm. It provides an opportunity to introduce your realm, explain its purpose, or guide visitors on how to navigate the archive.
You can write a custom message for your overlay using the text editor in the Overlay settings page. The content can include formatted text to introduce your realm, describe what visitors will find, or provide navigation hints.
The overlay can be toggled on or off. When disabled, visitors land directly on your realm without any introductory message. When enabled, the overlay appears once per visitor session — returning visitors will not see it again unless they clear their browser data.
Use the overlay when your realm benefits from a brief introduction. If your realm is self-explanatory or you prefer an unmediated experience, leave it disabled.