> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.4thewords.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Streak Maintenance

> Repair broken streak days and reserve future days with Stempos.

> **Where to find it:** Left sidebar → **Journal** → **Streaks** → **Streak Maintenance Station** [Open in 4TW ↗](https://app.4thewords.com/journal/streaks)

<Warning>
  **Requires an upgraded plan.** Streak fixing and reserving future days are unlocked with a **Member**, Pro, or Lifetime subscription.
</Warning>

Life happens, vacations, illnesses, unexpected days off. The **Streak Maintenance Station** lets you repair broken streak days or reserve days in the future using **Stempos**, a special in-game currency. (See [Resources & Currency](/character-and-gear/resources-and-currency) for how to get Stempos.)

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/4thewords/6gxP4Hqld889M5vD/images/stempo-store.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=6gxP4Hqld889M5vD&q=85&s=4f0a2cdac9dffffd5b5d00dc0373079e" alt="The Stempo Store showing the 10-Stempo bundle with 25% discount" width="557" height="436" data-path="images/stempo-store.png" />
</Frame>

**How to repair or reserve days:**

1. **Open the tool.** On your streak page, tap **Fix dates with stempos**.
2. **Select dates.** The calendar enters selection mode. Tap the dates you want to fix or reserve.
3. **Review the cost** shown in the **Fix for X Stempos** button.
4. **Confirm.** Tap the button and your streak updates immediately.
5. **Made a mistake?** Tap **Clear** to reset your selection.

**Stempos cost:**

| Dates being fixed                    | Cost per day       |
| ------------------------------------ | ------------------ |
| Future dates (not yet happened)      | 1 Stempo           |
| Past dates (within the last 30 days) | 2 Stempos          |
| Past dates (more than 30 days ago)   | Cannot be repaired |

Days you already wrote 444+ words on are never charged, the system recognizes the goal was already met and skips those dates in the cost calculation.

<Note>
  Reserving future days costs half as much as repairing past ones (1 vs 2 Stempos per day). If you know a vacation or busy week is coming, reserve those days in advance.
</Note>

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/4thewords/YBd3CBRV13rbeAZn/images/stempo-infographic.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=YBd3CBRV13rbeAZn&q=85&s=cb767411b007b018b2dad2a0dda34858" alt="Save your Writing Streak with Stempos: reserve future days for 1 Stempo/day, repair past days for 2 Stempos/day" width="800" height="800" data-path="images/stempo-infographic.png" />
</Frame>

<Tip>
  **Running low on Stempos?** Scroll down to the **Stempo Store** on the same page to purchase bundles. The 10-Stempo bundle includes a 25% discount. Stempos are bought with [Crystals](/character-and-gear/resources-and-currency).
</Tip>

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="Can I fix a streak I broke last month?">
    Only if it was within the past **30 days**. Once more than 30 days have passed, that broken period cannot be repaired, even with Stempos.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How much do Stempos cost to repair a broken streak?">
    Future days cost **1 Stempo each**. Past days (within 30 days) cost **2 Stempos each**. Days you already wrote 444+ words on are free.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The Streak Maintenance Station isn't showing a fix button, I only see an upgrade banner.">
    Streak fixing requires an upgraded plan. Tap **Upgrade Plan** on the streak page to see subscription options.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The Fix for X Stempos button shows 'Not enough stempos.'">
    You don't have enough Stempos in your inventory. Scroll down to the [**Stempo Store**](/character-and-gear/resources-and-currency) on the streak page to purchase more.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I tried to repair a broken streak from two months ago and it won't let me.">
    Streak repairs are only available for breaks within the past **30 days**. Older missed days cannot be recovered. Going forward, use future-day reservations before planned breaks to avoid this.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My streak broke even though I wrote enough words, the timezone was wrong.">
    Your streak day ends at midnight in your [**Account Timezone**](/account/account-and-settings). If your timezone is wrong (for example, still set to a city you no longer live in), midnight can fall at an unexpected time.

    Update your timezone in account settings right away. If the break happened within the last 30 days, you can use Stempos to repair it.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

**Streaks, rewards, and how to get Stempos**

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  <Card icon="fire" href="/writing/writing-streaks/overview" title="Writing Streaks">
    How streaks work, consecutive vs. cumulative, and how to maintain yours.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="trophy" href="/writing/writing-streaks/wings-and-rewards" title="Wings, Medals & Rewards">
    Exclusive wardrobe items and rewards earned through streak milestones.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="coins" href="/character-and-gear/resources-and-currency" title="Currencies">
    How to earn Coins and Crystals to buy Stempos from the Stempo Store.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
