Community
Whether you're an experienced Linux user or you're just getting started with open-source software, there are lots of ways to get involved with the Ubuntu community.
Contribute
Developers ›
Contribute by writing or packaging new software or fixing bugs in existing software. We're always ready to embrace new technologies.
Documentation ›
Help produce official documentation, share the solution to a problem or check, proof and test documents for accuracy.
Artwork ›
Put your creativity to work by improving the look and feel of Ubuntu. Help design themes, graphics or backgrounds for the next release.
Support ›
Share your technical know-how with other users on email and discussion lists, or Internet relay chat (IRC) channels. Help users by answering questions in forums.
Bug squad ›
Help make Ubuntu even better by working with bug reports to ensure they're clear, complete and if possible, easy to reproduce. Anyone can help!
Help and information
Documentation ›
Official documentation explains everything from adding new applications to configuring networks.
Support ›
Access forums, live chat sessions or mailing lists and benefit from the technical knowledge of Ubuntu community members.
Community blogs ›
Planet Ubuntu is your window into the world, work and lives of Ubuntu developers and contributors.
News ›
Keep up-to-date with the Ubuntu news at The Fridge or read Ubuntu Weekly News – the community-created newsletter.
Community structure
Governance ›
Learn more about how the community is organised and how responsibility is allocated.
Code of Conduct ›
Review the Code of Conduct to which community members subscribe. It's our bible for collaboration and helps define the way we all work together.
Project teams ›
Learn about the dozens of project teams, their contributions to Ubuntu and how they work.
Local Ubuntu teams ›
Find and join an official local community (LoCo) team near you, or get advice on how to create a team in your local community.