Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Yes, completely. The site is supported by a few ads on pages like this one. There's nothing to buy and no way to buy aura.

How does the jury actually decide?

Seven jurors each cast one vote during the judging window, and the majority wins. Their names change every match. The jury's reasoning is, and will remain, a mystery — treat it like weather. What we can tell you is that nobody can influence it, including us.

Why do I have to log in with Google?

Because you're going on camera with strangers, we need a real account behind every player so bans stick. Google is the fastest way to do that without asking for a password. Your Google name and email are never shown to anyone; other players only see your handle.

Can my opponent hear me?

No. The microphone is never turned on. Aura Farming is video only — no audio, no text chat.

Does my opponent see my name?

During the match, no — you're both anonymous. On the result screen you each see the other's handle so you can visit their profile or report them.

What's recorded, and who can see it?

The 15-second farming window is recorded by both browsers and uploaded after the match. Recordings are kept for 7 days and then deleted. Only site admins can watch them, and only when someone reports the match. Your opponent does not receive a copy. Full details in the privacy policy.

Someone did something gross. What do I do?

Hit Report on the result screen or next to that match in your history. A human reviews the recording. Bans are permanent unless an appeal succeeds, and you'll never be matched with that person again either way.

Why did I get a walkover?

Your opponent's camera never connected, or they left before the recording began. The point is yours. It works the other way too — if your camera fails, they get it. Check that your browser has camera permission for this site.

Can I play against a specific friend?

There's no invite link yet. Matching is first-come first-served, so if you both press Find a match at the same moment while nobody else is waiting, you'll get each other.

Why am I stuck on "Connecting…"?

Video goes directly between the two browsers. Some networks (school Wi‑Fi, some mobile carriers) make that hard; we route through a relay when needed, but it can take a few seconds. If it never connects, the match is called off without a loss for you.

How does the leaderboard work?

It's the top 100 players by aura. Ties go to whoever reached that score first. Your own rank shows on your profile even if you're outside the top 100.

Does aura ever go down?

Only if an admin revokes a win after a report. Otherwise, never.

How old do I have to be?

18 or older. You confirm this when you sign up.

How do I delete my account?

Open your profile, expand Delete my account at the bottom. It removes your account, your aura and all recordings immediately.

Which browsers work?

Any current Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge — on phone or desktop. Safari on iPhone is what we test first.

Something else? Email sergio@gianu.me.