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+---
+name: Process after paper acceptance
+about: Checklist for tasks after the paper got accepted
+title: Process after paper acceptance
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## Information
+
+After the paper got accepted for publication on the chosen journal, a few
+things have to be done.
+
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [] Add notice for _version of record_ on `README.md`.
+- [] Add _version of record DOI_ to preprint and update the EarthArXiv version.