No. The community archive needs no account or password, and your private edit link lets you manage the record.
No. Submitting and updating a community record is free for families, and nothing in the archive is behind a paywall.
Yes. You can save progress at any step, and drafts stay private and unpublished until you choose to publish.
Some records go live immediately, while others are held for review under moderation rules, and the confirmation page tells you which applies.
Not automatically. A community record documents the case publicly, and families can contact the newsroom separately about reporting.