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InmateAid is designed to be as simple and accessible as possible, but questions about how the platform works are completely normal, especially for first-time users navigating a stressful situation. This section covers the most common technical and account questions including how to create an account and set up an inmate profile, how to send letters and photos through the platform, how the discount phone service works and when your number will be ready, how to track the status of a letter or money transfer, what to do if an order did not go through as expected, how to update an inmate's facility information after a transfer, and how to contact InmateAid's support team when you need help. The guidance here is written to get you back on track as quickly as possible so you can focus on what matters, staying connected with your loved one. See also our sections on Send Inmate Mail, Inmate Phone Calls, and Money Transfer.

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Did you set up the profile or just found it on the site? The members create the profiles to keep connected. If the information is incorrect, let us know and we will fix it immediately.
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depends on the volume of questions. there are hundreds of the same question asked again and again. we usually do not get to them immediately. try and ask a question that is specific so that it gets answered quickly
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Our members create their own inmate profile and use whichever service meets their needs. We do not monitor, verify or update the profiles unless requested to do so. We are always happy to help when asked. The inmate profiles may be removed by the member that created them. If your inmate gets released and their profile is affecting them we will remove it upon a verified request to do so by that person. Please let us know if you need further assistance,...
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You can always find your Discount Telephone number in your My Account area. This is where all your dealings with the website are conducted and saved
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The inmate profiles are created by the members of the site. We do not monitor, verify or update the profiles unless requested by the member.
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Inmates are not allowed access to the internet, this chat idea sounds good but it's not available anywhere.
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InmateAid is legitimate and has been operating since April 2012. That is over a decade of processing letters, photos, postcards, and other services for families and loved ones of incarcerated people across the country. The platform was built by someone who served 66 months in federal prison and understood firsthand what inmates and their families actually need. On delivery, the service is reliable. Letters go out the same day if ordered before 5pm Eastern time, and your inmate typically has the...
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If you cannot find your inmate in our database, you can create one yourself. If you are having issues finding where they are or what their inmate ID number is, email us at aid@inmateaid.com. We will try and find them for you - but your message has to be specific for us to help.
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You will be notified by email that your inmate has sent a letter
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Yes absolutely!
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If you had an account and the inmate was released, you know there are no refunds. But, if you call in and speak with a rep, we will reinstate the number for you and give you a free month.
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The mail service is permitted in every jail, prison and detention center.  We have suppressed letters and photos function where the facility is "postcards only".
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InmateAid does not monitor, verify or update the user generated inmate profile information unless requested. If you would like us to try and locate them, please email us at aid@inmateaid.com.
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"Ask the Inmate" is not a direct communication link to a particular inmate; it is a question and answer forum between you and a former inmate who knows how things work on the inside. To communicate, you can write letters, postcards, greeting cards or send photos - you will have to go to your My Account area and click on the Inmate Page and then click "Letters". You will be able to communicate with them through there.
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InmateAid was created to help folks like you figure out the prison/jail thing. Most of us have no clue about how it all works until you or someone you love gets locked up. If it's a short time, most people get out without worrying too much. But if it's going to be weeks or months or years, InmateAid will navigate you through the tough times. YES, we have over a million visitors a month people seem to really LOVE InmateAid.  We send...
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