Start here for quick-start tips, help navigating the forum, and community guidance.
Create Your Account
If you haven’t already, create your free account by clicking the blue Sign Up button in the top-right corner of the page.
When choosing your username:
- Select something easy to read, type, and remember.
- Keep it friendly and appropriate, reflecting the spirit of our community.
Members can mention each other in posts using the @ symbol, similar to platforms like Twitter. For example, to greet someone, you could write: Hi @username.
Complete Your Profile
Once your account is created, consider customizing your profile:
- Add a profile picture (avatar).
- Include a short bio to let the community know more about you.
- Add any links to your blog and social profiles.
Review Community Rules & FAQ
It’s important for all members to familiarize themselves with our community guidelines:
Participate and Earn Trust
Your initial interactions in our forum may be limited, but as you participate by reading, posting, and engaging, you’ll automatically gain access to new abilities:
- Edit community wiki posts to contribute valuable information.
- Include images, and links in your posts.
- Help moderate and maintain the community by earning higher trust levels.
- Access to our private groups and categories.
To understand how trust levels work and how you can advance:
Learn about our Trust Level System
Engage with the Community
Get involved by:
- Introducing yourself here or start a new topic in Getting Started > Site help.
- Responding to topics you find interesting.
- Asking questions in Linux Support or starting conversations in General Discussions.
- Liking
posts that you find helpful or insightful.
Finding and Navigating Content
Efficiently navigate the forum by using:
- Search: Quickly find existing discussions or topics.
- Categories: Browse or filter topics based on interest areas.
- Tags: Explore content related to specific themes or subjects. More about tags.
Leaderboard & Points System
To recognize and celebrate positive contributions, we’ve added a friendly points system. You can earn points (cheers) by participating in discussions, receiving likes, and engaging with community events.
Points are tallied on our Leaderboard 
, letting everyone see who’s actively helping and contributing.
Keep an eye on your points to climb the ranks and gain a little extra recognition and occasionally merch and rewards for your efforts!
Join Groups & Connect with Like-Minded Members
Whether you’re using Ubuntu, Arch, Fedora, or something more niche, we have dedicated groups for different Linux distros and topics. Joining a group connects you with others using the same tools and systems — perfect for getting tips, sharing configs, and troubleshooting faster.
Head over to the Groups Page and request to join any that match your interests.
More Community Help
Need more assistance with using the forum or encountering technical issues? We’ve compiled several help documents to guide you:
Browse the Getting Started > Site help category.
If your question isn’t answered in our FAQ page, don’t hesitate to create a new topic or reach out directly to our friendly staff.
We’re thrilled to have you join our growing community. Jump in and enjoy your time here! 
