# [Umbraco CMS](https://umbraco.com)
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### Umbraco is a free and open source .NET content management system. Our mission is to help you deliver delightful digital experiences by making Umbraco friendly, simpler and social.
Learn more at [umbraco.com](https://umbraco.com)
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<img src="img/logo.png" alt="Umbraco Logo" />
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## <a name="install"></a>Looking to install Umbraco?
You can get started using the following commands on Windows, Linux and MacOS (after installing the [.NET Runtime and SDK](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/fundamentals/setup/requirements)):
```
dotnet new install Umbraco.Templates
dotnet new umbraco --name MyProject
cd MyProject
dotnet run
```
## Documentation
Our [comprehensive documentation](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms) takes you from the fundamentals on how to start with Umbraco to deploying it to production.
Some important documentation links to get you started:
- [Installing Umbraco CMS](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/fundamentals/setup/install)
- [Getting to know Umbraco](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/fundamentals/get-to-know-umbraco)
- [Tutorials for creating a basic website and customizing the editing experience](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/tutorials/overview)
## Backoffice Preview
Want to see the latest backoffice UI in action? Check out our live preview:
**[backofficepreview.umbraco.com](https://backofficepreview.umbraco.com/)**
This preview is automatically deployed from the main branch and showcases the latest backoffice features and improvements. It runs from mock data and persistent edits are not supported.
## Get help
If you need a bit of feedback while building your Umbraco projects, we are [chatty on Discord](https://discord.umbraco.com). Our Discord server serves as a social space for all Umbracians. If you have any questions or need some help with a problem, head over to our [dedicated forum](https://forum.umbraco.com/) where the Umbraco Community will be happy to help.
## Looking to contribute back to Umbraco?
You came to the right place! Our GitHub repository is available for all kinds of contributions:
- [Create a bug report](https://github.com/umbraco/Umbraco-CMS/issues)
- [Create a feature request](https://github.com/umbraco/Umbraco-CMS/discussions)
Umbraco is contribution-focused and community-driven. If you want to contribute back to the Umbraco source code, please check out our [guide to contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md).
### Tip: You should not run Umbraco from source code found here. Umbraco is extremely extensible and can do whatever you need. Instead, [install Umbraco as noted above](#looking-to-install-umbraco) and then [extend it any way you want to](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/extending/).
