# Ubuntu project > This documentation provides guidance for contributors to and maintainers of the Ubuntu Linux distribution. It covers processes and concepts, as well as project governance and team workflows. There are instructions for packaging, merging, proposed migrations, autopkgtests, and many other procedures for maintaining the Ubuntu Archive and releasing the distribution. 2026 ## Pages in this subsection - [The Ubuntu Community](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community.md): We are an international community with a mission to bring free software to the widest possible audie... - [Community support](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/community-support.md): The Ubuntu Community provides a number of resources to help support new and experienced users, provi... - [Matrix](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/how-ubuntu-is-made/matrix.md): Matrix is an instant messaging (IM) platform where you can talk to Ubuntu community members, on topi... - [Rooms and spaces](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/how-ubuntu-is-made/matrix/rooms-spaces-concepts.md): Chat rooms on Matrix are not exactly the same as on other platforms. - [Room publishing](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/how-ubuntu-is-made/matrix/matrix-room-publishing.md): In Matrix, each server has the concept of a room directory. - [Moderation and defense of our Matrix community](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/how-ubuntu-is-made/matrix/moderation-and-defense.md): The Ubuntu Matrix homeserver is meant to reflect the values of the Ubuntu Community. - [Moderator bot](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/how-ubuntu-is-made/matrix/moderator-bot.md): This document explains what the moderator bot is, what it does, and why we need it. - [Bridging and integrations](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/how-ubuntu-is-made/matrix/bridging-integrations.md): Bridging with Ubuntu IRC is being investigated with the IRC Council. - [Contribute to Ubuntu](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contribute.md): Ubuntu is most of all a community. All of the software, artwork and documentation in Ubuntu has been... - [Contribute to app development](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contribute/app-development.md): As the developers’ choice of operating systems, Ubuntu provides numerous avenues for creating new so... - [Contribute to art and design](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contribute/art-and-design.md): From its trademark “circle of friends” logo, distinct colour scheme and immediately recognizable fon... - [Contribute to documentation](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contribute/documentation.md): Good software requires great documentation and Ubuntu is always looking for community members willin... - [Contribute to Discourse documentation](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contribute/discourse-documentation.md): Our documentation is a community effort and we warmly welcome community contributions, suggestions, ... - [Contribute to QA and testing](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contribute/qa-and-testing.md): Ubuntu, like any other software, needs good testers. - [Contribute to translation](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contribute/translation.md): Ubuntu is a global project and it’s important that Ubuntu is available in many languages. - [Patch Pilots](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contribute/patch-pilots.md): Welcome to the Patch Pilot Program! - [Project governance](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/governance.md): The mission of Ubuntu draws a very diverse community of participants and collaborators and contribut... - [Ethos](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/ethos.md): Ubuntu is more than just a name. It embodies the very essence of our community. Deriving from an anc... - [Ubuntu Code of Conduct v2.0](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/ethos/code-of-conduct.md): Ubuntu is about showing humanity to one another: the word itself captures the spirit of being human. - [Diversity policy](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/ethos/diversity.md): The Ubuntu project welcomes and encourages participation by everyone. We are committed to being a co... - [Our Mission](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/ethos/mission.md): In an era where the frontiers of innovation are public, and not private, the platforms for consuming... - [Canonical](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/governance/canonical.md): Ubuntu is produced by Canonical and friends. We run Ubuntu as an open project to enable others with ... - [Debian](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/governance/debian.md): Ubuntu builds on the Debian architecture and infrastructure and collaborates widely with Debian deve... - [Delegation](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/governance/delegation.md): The Community Council has resolved to establish dedicated Team Councils for those teams that have de... - [Using Matrix](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contributors/matrix.md): Matrix is the platform we use to chat and discuss various topics within the Ubuntu Community. - [Getting started with Matrix](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contributors/matrix/onboarding.md): This guide will give you more information on how to collaborate with others in the Ubuntu Community ... - [Completing your Matrix setup](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contributors/matrix/completing-setup.md): If you are reading this guide, you most likely completed the Getting started with Matrix guide. - [Register a Matrix account on `:ubuntu.com`](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contributors/matrix/register-ubuntu-com.md): Ubuntu Members and Canonical employees can register a Matrix account on the `:ubuntu.com` homeserver... - [Using multiple Matrix accounts](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contributors/matrix/multiple-accounts.md): The Element client does not support logging in with multiple concurrent accounts. - [Matrix bug reporting](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contributors/matrix/matrix-bug-reporting.md): Bug reports and feature requests - [Dealing with spam](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contributors/matrix/matrix-spam.md): Matrix occasionally has spam waves. - [How to report abuse](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contributors/matrix/matrix-abuse-reporting.md): Matrix users that see offensive, inappropriate, or CoC-violating content, can help the Operations te... - [Matrix ignore list](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/contributors/matrix/matrix-ignore-list.md): Matrix has an “Ignore user” feature. - [Matrix management](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix.md): This section is aimed at Matrix room administrators, owners and moderators. - [Matrix room creation](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-creation.md): In this section you will learn how to create and publish rooms and spaces. - [Create and configure a public room](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-creation/create-a-public-room.md): This short guide walks you through the creation and basic configuration of a public room on the Ubun... - [Create and configure a private room](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-creation/create-a-private-room.md): This short guide walks you through the creation and basic configuration of a public room on the Ubun... - [Create and configure a public space](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-creation/create-a-public-space.md): This short guide walks you through the creation and basic configuration of a public space on the Ubu... - [Create and configure a private space](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-creation/create-a-private-space.md): This short guide walks you through the creation and basic configuration of a private space on the Ub... - [How to publish and list rooms and spaces](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-creation/room-publishing.md): If you have a room that is part of the broader Ubuntu community, you should get it published and add... - [Matrix room ownership](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-ownership.md): * Room properties - [Room properties](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-ownership/room-properties.md): **Room name** - [Recommended room settings](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-ownership/recommended-room-settings.md): This article outlines a list of recommended settings for various room types. - [How to configure a room for announcements](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-ownership/room-configuration-announcements.md): You might want to have dedicated rooms in your space dedicated to announcements, news, feeds, or a m... - [Rename or delete a Matrix room](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-ownership/rename-or-delete.md): If you are thinking about deleting and re-creating a room, in most cases you can adjust settings in ... - [Change the main address of a room or space](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-ownership/changing-addresses.md): In this guide, we will change the main address of a room or space to `ubuntu.com`. - [How to regain control of a room](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/room-ownership/regain-control.md): There are several possible scenarios where a room loses its administrator. - [Matrix moderation](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/moderation/matrix-moderation.md): To foster a thriving and outspoken community, good moderation processes and practices are a necessit... - [Official rooms and spaces process](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/moderation/rooms-spaces-process.md): Users on the Ubuntu Matrix homeserver should be free to create rooms and spaces as they see fit. - [Room moderation and policies](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/moderation/room-moderation.md): This document outlines roles and responsibilities of room owners and room moderators. - [Mjolnir commands](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/matrix/moderation/mjolnir-commands.md): Mjolnir listens for commands in the management room. - [Community Council](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/councils/community-council.md): The Ubuntu Community Council is the primary community (i.e., non-technical) governance body for the ... - [Conflict resolution](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/councils/conflict-resolution.md): The Community Council is responsible for enforcing the Ubuntu Code of Conduct. Some of that responsi... - [Code of Conduct enforcement process](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/councils/coc-enforcement.md): This document is primarily written to help the leaders of our community with Code of Conduct (CoC) e... - [Communications Council](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/councils/communications-council.md): The Ubuntu Communications Council (Comms Council) is responsible for looking after all aspects of co... - [Ubuntu Matrix Council](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/councils/matrix/matrix-council.md): The Matrix Council is highest governance body of the Ubuntu Matrix project. - [Matrix Operators](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/councils/matrix/matrix-operators.md): Operators help the Ubuntu Matrix Council with making sure the Ubuntu Matrix platform is running smoo... - [Matrix Defenders](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/councils/matrix/matrix-defenders.md): Defenders help the Ubuntu community by fighting spam and other obvious forms of abuse within Matrix. - [Matrix Moderators](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/councils/matrix/matrix-moderators.md): Moderators ensure everyone in an Ubuntu Matrix room follows the Ubuntu Code of Conduct. - [Technical Board](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/councils/technical-board.md): In the governance structure of Ubuntu the Ubuntu Technical Board is a delegated team responsible for... - [Ubuntu Membership Board](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/councils/membership-board.md): The Ubuntu Membership Board is responsible for approving new - [Ubuntu Membership](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/membership.md): **Ubuntu Membership is an official recognition of significant and sustained contribution to Ubuntu o... - [Membership perks](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/membership/member-perks.md): Beyond making the Ubuntu community better, there are numerous benefits to - [Membership requirements](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/membership/member-requirements.md): The criteria used to determine if someone is eligible for Ubuntu Membership are - [Membership application process](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/membership/member-application.md): If you think you meet the requirements for Ubuntu Membership, there are a few - [Ubuntu Member email alias](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/membership/ubuntu-email.md): Ubuntu Members are granted special `@Ubuntu.com` aliases they can use to send and receive emails. Of... - [Ubuntu teams](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/teams/ubuntu-teams.md): Any reasonably large project eventually needs someone at the helm to help steer the project’s genera... - [Rocks community](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/teams/rocks-team.md): The Rocks Community is your hub for exploring Ubuntu Rocks and everything “containers”. Whether you’... - [High-Performance Computing team](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/teams/hpc-team.md): The Ubuntu High-Performance Computing (HPC) team aims to provide the highest quality HPC infrastruct... - [Ubuntu Local Communities](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/local.md): loco-map|450x228 - [Starting a Local Community](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/local/lc-create.md): Welcome! We’re thrilled that you’re interested in starting an Ubuntu Local Community. - [Local Community handovers](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/local/lc-handover.md): The handover of a Local Community leadership can be a request from the current leaders or by prospec... - [Local Community FAQ](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/local/lc-faq.md): LoCo is shorthand for **Lo**cal **Co**mmunities. ## Optional - [Top-level llms.txt](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/llms.txt): Complete documentation index.