# Ubuntu Membership **Ubuntu Membership is an official recognition of significant and sustained contribution to Ubuntu or the Ubuntu community.** > “Together we have the opportunity to bring real technological freedom to every > part of the world, across multiple devices and the cloud, and clothed in an > elegant, beautiful experience. It is a bold vision, but our greatest strength > in Ubuntu is our community and together we can do this. Come and join us and > be a part of bringing Ubuntu to the masses.” > **Jono Bacon, former Ubuntu Community Manager** ## Membership perks Individuals who apply and are awarded Ubuntu Membership are entitled to a number of unique benefits including: * A certificate signed by Ubuntu [SABDFL](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/governance.md#governance-sabdfl) and [Canonical](https://canonical.com/) CEO, Mark Shuttleworth. * Voting privileges to confirm Ubuntu [Community Council](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/councils/community-council.md#community-council) nominations. * [Ubuntu Pro](https://ubuntu.com/pro) for up to 50 systems for access to ESM and Kernel Live Patching. * An `@ubuntu.com` email alias that forwards to your real email address. * A [subscription to Linux Weekly News](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Membership/LWN). * … [and other enticing perks](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/membership/member-perks.md#member-perks). ## Membership requirements We look for sustained and significant contributions in membership applications. While there is no precise period that we look for, it is recommended that individuals applying for membership have at least six months of sustained Ubuntu-related contributions along with supporting testimonials from other contributors and Ubuntu community members. Learn more about the [Ubuntu Membership requirements](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/membership/member-requirements.md#member-requirements). ## Membership application process If you think you meet the contribution requirements, discover how to create and submit your [Membership Application](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/membership/member-application.md#member-application).