The Apache HTTP Server documentation is written and maintained by volunteers like you. Whether you're fixing a typo, improving an example, translating a page, or writing something entirely new — we'd love your help.
You don't need to be a programmer. You don't need to be an httpd expert. If you can read the docs and spot something that could be clearer, you're already qualified to contribute.
Found something wrong? The best way to report it is to open a Bugzilla ticket with "Documentation" selected as the component.
You can also check the list of open documentation bugs to see if it's already known.
Have an idea for how we could explain something better? Want to propose a new how-to or tutorial?
The best approach is to join the mailing list and start a conversation. You can also open a Bugzilla ticket with your suggestion. Either way, we're glad to hear from you.
Ready to dive in? Our contribution guide walks you through the different ways to help — from quick fixes to substantial new content. The workflow uses SVN and patches, and we have a step-by-step SVN guide to get you started.
New to the XML format we use? That's fine — take a look at the documentation format page, and don't hesitate to ask questions on the mailing list. We're happy to help you get oriented.
See also: Tools for Contributors for editor and workflow recommendations.
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The documentation is available in several languages, but many translations are incomplete or out of date. If you're fluent in a non-English language, we'd welcome your help. See our translation guide to get started, and check the translation status to see what's needed.
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The Apache HTTP Server documentation is the product of many people's work over many years. See the contributors page for the full list — and we hope to add your name there soon.