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+## How to contribute to OpenPanel
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+We welcome and appreciate all contributions - technical or not!
+
+You don’t need to be a developer to make a meaningful impact. Here are some great ways to get involved:
+
+* **Edit translations** to help make OpenPanel accessible globally
+* **Write a blog post** about your experience using OpenPanel and link back to the project
+* **Install and test** it on your VPS — report any bugs or errors you find
+* **Improve documentation** to help others get started: simply click on 'Edit' link at the bottom of page
+* **Support others** on Discord or in the Community Forums
+* **Report UI bugs** directly using the **"Report a Bug"** link at the bottom of the page in OpenPanel or OpenAdmin UI
+* **Test integrations** like cPanel account import, WHMCS, FOSSBilling, and more
+
+💡 **As a thank you, active contributors receive a free lifetime Enterprise license** — our way of saying thank you for supporting OpenPanel's growth!
+
+Jump in — every bit helps!