====== Getting started for developers ======

==== Step 1:  Get your account and access in place ====
 
There are some simple steps you will need to take to set up your account and get access to the OPNFV infrastructure.  Check out how to set up [[dev_step_by_step:getting_to_the_code|Your account, Gerrit & Git]]

=== IT Support ===

If you encounter technical issues, you can file a support ticket by sending an email to: opnfv-helpdesk@rt.linuxfoundation.org


====  Step 2:  Join the community ====
Subscribe to the [[https://www.opnfv.org/tools/mailing-lists|mailing lists]] and get on [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=opnfv|IRC]] to find a project to collaborate on.


==== Step 3:  Joining a project and contributing ====


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==== Starting a new project ====

After the project creation is approved by the TSC, send a request to get your Gerritt repo setup to opnfv-helpdesk@rt.linuxfoundation.org

**NOTE**: The first time you make a submission, it will be "rejected" and you will be asked to acknowledge the IP Policy (incl. the Developer's Certificate of Origin).  Once the IP Policy is acknowledged, you will be able to make submissions.