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To create an account, click the <strong>Sign Up</strong> button in the top right corner of the forum website.</p></div> <h3 id="_1-check-to-see-if-the-issue-you-ve-encountered-has-already-been-discussed"><a href="#_1-check-to-see-if-the-issue-you-ve-encountered-has-already-been-discussed" class="header-anchor">#</a> 1. Check to see if the issue you've encountered has already been discussed</h3> <ol><li>Navigate to <a href="https://discuss.ipfs.tech/c/help/13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Help category of the IPFS forum<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a>.</li> <li>In the upper right hand corner, click the search icon (a blue magnifying glass). The forum search bar opens.</li> <li>In the search bar, type a term related to the issue you are trying to solve. Options to either search the Help category or search all forum topics and posts display.</li> <li>Below the search bar, click the option to search for the term in the Help channel. Alternatively, you can search across all topics and posts. A list of forum posts related to your search displays.</li> <li>Search through the list of posts returned. If you don't find the answer or help you're looking for, <a href="#2-follow-the-guidelines-for-getting-useful-answers-to-your-questions">follow the general guidelines for getting useful answers to your questions</a>.</li></ol> <h3 id="_2-follow-the-guidelines-for-getting-useful-answers-to-your-questions"><a href="#_2-follow-the-guidelines-for-getting-useful-answers-to-your-questions" class="header-anchor">#</a> 2. Follow the guidelines for getting useful answers to your questions</h3> <p>Please following these general guidelines when asking for help:</p> <ul><li>Before creating a forum post, summarize the issue / problem you are encountering. Example phrasings: <ul><li><em>Here's what I'm trying to do...</em></li> <li><em>I did X and expected Y to happen...</em></li> <li><em>Could this be because...?</em></li> <li><em>This seems impossible because...</em></li> <li><em>I've tried A, B and C to fix X, but...</em></li></ul></li> <li>When asking for help with one of the IPFS libraries, include the name of the exact package and version of the package/library.</li> <li>When sharing bits of code, <a href="../community/contribute/grammar-formatting-and-style/#style">use markdown</a> to format code blocks so that they are easier to read.</li> <li>Ensure that you've read the forum <a href="https://discuss.ipfs.tech/faq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a> and <a href="https://discuss.ipfs.tech/tos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Terms of Service<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a>.</li> <li>Screenshots of errors are often helpful.</li></ul> <h3 id="_3-create-a-forum-post-in-the-help-section"><a href="#_3-create-a-forum-post-in-the-help-section" class="header-anchor">#</a> 3. Create a forum post in the Help section</h3> <p>Keeping in mind <a href="#_2-follow-the-guidelines-for-getting-useful-answers-to-your-questions">the general guidelines above</a>, do the following:</p> <ol><li>In <a href="https://discuss.ipfs.tech/c/help/13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Help category of the forum<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a>, hover over the large blue circle with a <code>+</code> symbol in the center. The text <strong>New Topic</strong> displays.</li> <li>Click <strong>New Topic</strong>. The <strong>Create a new Topic</strong> modal opens.</li> <li>In the title field, describe what the discussion is one brief sentence.</li> <li>Add any optional tags that help describe what subcategory the issue is in. Samples options include <code>kubo</code> and <code>helia</code>.</li> <li>Following the guidelines above, describe your issue / problem in the main text field. You can use Markdown, BBCode or HTML for formatting, and include images.</li> <li>Click <strong>Create Topic</strong>. Your topic is has been created in the forum!</li></ol> <p>The forum moderators will attempt to address your post as quickly as possible.</p> <h2 id="get-involved"><a href="#get-involved" class="header-anchor">#</a> Get involved</h2> <h3 id="ipfs-forums"><a href="#ipfs-forums" class="header-anchor">#</a> IPFS forums</h3> <p>The official <a href="https://discuss.ipfs.tech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IPFS forums<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a> are the primary home of IPFS-related discussion. Join the conversation on <a href="https://discuss.ipfs.tech" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://discuss.ipfs.tech<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a> for everything from support, technical questions, project brainstorming, IPFS use cases, and more.</p> <h3 id="community-events-calendar"><a href="#community-events-calendar" class="header-anchor">#</a> Community Events Calendar</h3> <p>If you're an IPFS implementer, application developer, or user, you are welcome to join the community meetings we host regularly.</p> <p>Stay up-to-date by subscribing to the <a href="https://ipfs.fyi/calendar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>IPFS Community Calendar</strong><span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a> and joining community meetings such as triage sessions, the IPFS implementers sync, and the IPLD sync.</p> <h3 id="chat"><a href="#chat" class="header-anchor">#</a> Chat</h3> <p>Casual chat fan? You can engage with the IPFS community in one of the channels listed below:</p> <div class="custom-block callout"><p>In general, public IPFS Discord channels are bridged to Matrix and Slack. As a result, you can usually use your preferred chat application to engage with the community. IPFS channels/rooms are usually prefixed with "#ipfs-".</p></div> <ul><li><p><strong>Discord</strong>: Join the <a href="https://discord.gg/ipfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IPFS Discord server<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a> for synchronous chat.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Matrix</strong>: Join the <a href="https://matrix.to/#/#ipfs-space:ipfs.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Matrix space<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a>.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Slack</strong>: Join <a href="https://filecoin.io/slack" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Filecoin slack<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a> and join the bridged #ipfs channels.</p></li></ul> <h3 id="meetups"><a href="#meetups" class="header-anchor">#</a> Meetups</h3> <p>IPFS meetups are also all over the world. <a href="https://www.meetup.com/members/249142444/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find one close to you<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a> ... or <a href="https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=249142444&name=IPFS+Community" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact IPFS Community on Meetup.com<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a> to start your own in your area!</p> <h3 id="contribute"><a href="#contribute" class="header-anchor">#</a> Contribute</h3> <p>No matter your area of specialty or level of expertise, there are many <a href="../community/contribute/ways-to-contribute/">ways to contribute</a> to IPFS and make a real difference in the IPFS community at large.</p> <h2 id="stay-informed"><a href="#stay-informed" class="header-anchor">#</a> Stay informed</h2> <h3 id="social-media"><a href="#social-media" class="header-anchor">#</a> Social media</h3> <p>We're in a lot of places. Here's <a href="../community/social-media/">how to find them all</a> for your favorite platforms.</p> <h3 id="ipfs-newsletter"><a href="#ipfs-newsletter" class="header-anchor">#</a> IPFS newsletter</h3> <p>Sign up for the IPFS Weekly newsletter to get project updates, community news, event details, and more. In your inbox every Tuesday. <a href="https://ipfs.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=25473244c7d18b897f5a1ff6b&id=cad54b2230" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe now!<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a></p> <h3 id="ipfs-blog"><a href="#ipfs-blog" class="header-anchor">#</a> IPFS Blog</h3> <p>The latest updates and info on IPFS in one place, from blog posts and release notes to videos, tutorials, news coverage, and events. <a href="https://blog.ipfs.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the blog here<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a>.</p> <h3 id="youtube"><a href="#youtube" class="header-anchor">#</a> YouTube</h3> <p>Learn more about IPFS in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdjsUXJ3QawK4O5L1kqqsew" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the official IPFS YouTube channel<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a>. It has lots of great educational material around IPFS.</p> <h2 id="navigate-the-ipfs-ecosystem"><a href="#navigate-the-ipfs-ecosystem" class="header-anchor">#</a> Navigate the IPFS ecosystem</h2> <h3 id="ecosystem-directory"><a href="#ecosystem-directory" class="header-anchor">#</a> Ecosystem directory</h3> <p>Explore the world of projects and products built on IPFS in the <a href="https://ecosystem.ipfs.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ecosystem directory<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a> – an interactive showcase filterable by industry, tooling, and more.</p> <p>If you want to add a new project to the IPFS ecosystem directory, use <a href="https://airtable.com/shrjwvk9pAeAk0Ci7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this form<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a>.</p> <h3 id="awesome-ipfs"><a href="#awesome-ipfs" class="header-anchor">#</a> Awesome IPFS</h3> <p>Get inspired by <a href="https://awesome.ipfs.tech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Awesome IPFS<span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 100 100" width="15" height="15" class="icon outbound"><path fill="currentColor" d="M18.8,85.1h56l0,0c2.2,0,4-1.8,4-4v-32h-8v28h-48v-48h28v-8h-32l0,0c-2.2,0-4,1.8-4,4v56C14.8,83.3,16.6,85.1,18.8,85.1z"></path> <polygon fill="currentColor" points="45.7,48.7 51.3,54.3 77.2,28.5 77.2,37.2 85.2,37.2 85.2,14.9 62.8,14.9 62.8,22.9 71.5,22.9"></polygon></svg> <span class="sr-only">(opens new window)</span></span></a>, a catalog of community-built open-source projects using IPFS for everything from image sharing to decentralized archiving. Have a project of your own to add to Awesome IPFS? 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