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# diaspora\*
### A privacy-aware, distributed, open source social network
[Project site](https://diasporafoundation.org) |
[Wiki](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org) |
[Bugtracker](https://github.com/diaspora/diaspora/issues) |
[Discussions and Support](https://discourse.diasporafoundation.org/) |
[License](/COPYRIGHT) |
[Authors](https://github.com/diaspora/diaspora/contributors)
## Installation
You don't have to install diaspora\* to use the network. There are many servers connected to diaspora\*s network which are open to anyone, and you can create an account on one of these servers. Have a look at our [tips for finding a home](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/Choosing_a_pod), or you can just go straight to the [list of open servers](https://diaspora.fediverse.observer) to sign up.
Want to own your data and install diaspora\*? Whether you just want to try it out, want to install it on your server or want to contribute and need a development setup, our [installation guides](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/Installation) will get you started!
## Questions?
Have a look at our FAQs [for users](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/FAQ_for_users), [for pod administrators](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/FAQ_for_pod_maintainers) or [for developers](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/FAQ_for_developers).
Still haven't found an answer? Talk to us! Read [how we communicate](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/How_we_communicate). We're here to answer all your questions.
## Contribute
To keep diaspora\* growing and improving we need all help we can get. Whether you can contribute [code](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/Getting_started_with_contributing), [ideas](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/How_we_communicate#Discourse), [translations](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/Contribute_translations), [bug reports](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/How_to_report_a_bug) or simply extend the community as a [helpful user](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/Welcoming_committee) or [pod administrator](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/Installation), your help is welcome!
Everyone interacting in diaspora’s codebases, issue trackers, chat rooms, the wiki, and the Discourse is expected to follow the diaspora\* [code of conduct](/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
## Security
See [`SECURITY.md`](/SECURITY.md) for instructions on how to responsibly report a security vulnerability.
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