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# diaspora* 
### a privacy-aware, distributed, open source social network

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**develop:** [![Build Status develop](https://secure.travis-ci.org/diaspora/diaspora.png?branch=develop)](http://travis-ci.org/diaspora/diaspora) |
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[![Code Climate](https://codeclimate.com/github/diaspora/diaspora.png)](https://codeclimate.com/github/diaspora/diaspora)

[Project site](https://diasporafoundation.org) |
[Wiki](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org) |
[Bugtracker](http://github.com/diaspora/diaspora/issues) |
[Discussions](https://www.loomio.org/groups/194) |
[Mailing lists](https://wiki.diasporafoundation.org/How_We_Communicate#Mailing_Lists) |
[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](http://podupti.me) 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#Loomio), [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!

## Security

Found a security issue? Please disclose it responsibly. We have a team of developers listening to [security@diasporafoundation.org](mailto:security@diasporafoundation.org). The PGP fingerprint is [AB0D AB02 0FC5 D398 03AB 3CE1 6F70 243F 27AD 886A](http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0x6F70243F27AD886A)