When the amateur radio hobby started, it was common courtesy to send a QSL card by mail. Since many QSOs were international, this was a good way to collect postal stamps from around the world. Today, it is possible to confirm these contacts electronically over the internet.
eQSL, or electronic QSL, is an online system where amateurs can leave confirmation of their contacts for other participants without the necessity of mailing a hard copy, thus saving the expense associated with mailing, especially overseas.
Be advised that eQSL can generally not be used for awards, and many hams to not accept or wish to participate in this system. Also be aware that eQSL has been said not to have any verification as LOTW does, but see below. Participation is free, but in order to design an onine QSL card, a donation is required.
The site is here:
»www.eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm
(Thanks to GeekGirl1  for additions to this FAQ)
One of our readers noted: "eQSL does in fact have a verification process called Authenticated Guaranteed (AG). eQSL.cc has its own eAwards program, whereby your QSOs with AGed members of eQSL.cc earn credit toward those awards. Other than ARRL and perhaps others, there are several other award sponsors that do accept an eQSL as proof of QSOs amongst eQSL.cc member-user community."
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