You can obtain the template and the .cls file through these official and community-supported platforms:
This is the most reliable approach for single projects, as it avoids path conflicts. Sn-jnl.cls Download
The safest and most authoritative source is directly from Springer Nature’s website. You can obtain the template and the
You are using a draft version. Comment out or remove the \draft option. For final submission, ensure no draft options are passed. Sn-jnl.cls Download
Do download from random file-sharing sites. Use only official sources.
CTAN is especially useful if you want the class integrated into your global LaTeX installation, so you never need to copy sn-jnl.cls into every project folder.
