How can I confirm whether the journal has received my submission?

To confirm journal submission receipt, authors primarily rely on submission system acknowledgements or direct email confirmation. Most journals utilize automated systems generating immediate notifications upon successful manuscript upload. Successful online submission typically triggers an instant automated email acknowledging receipt, containing a unique submission ID. Authors should verify their spam/junk folder if the confirmation isn't received within minutes. Status portals within the journal's manuscript tracking system provide a reliable record of submission dates and current processing stages. Timeframes for editor/in-house staff confirmation post-automated receipt vary considerably across journals, often taking several days to a week. Always retain the submission confirmation email and ID for reference. Consult the specific journal's manuscript tracking portal or 'author center' section first. This platform should display the submission date and status as 'submitted' or 'with editor'. Review the journal's submission guidelines for their stated procedure and timeline for acknowledgements. If no automated confirmation is received within 24 hours or portal access isn't available, contact the journal's editorial office directly via email, quoting the manuscript title and authors. Allow at least 3-5 business days for editorial office responses before following up.