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*This guide has been updated based on content created on the initial support documentation by Sophie Shepherd, and new content on previously undocumented features by members of the Ushahidi team.*
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This manual gives you a step by step overview of how to set up an ***Ushahidi \[Mzima] deployment***, and how to make full use of [the features the platform offers](https://www.ushahidi.com/features).
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This manual will show you how to install the Ushahidi platform, sign up for an ushahidi account, customise it to meet the needs of your project, manage people and incoming data, as well as visualise and analyse your data. It is meant to be a comprehensive learning guide for brand new users of the platform, as well as a reference point for those who may have some prior experience using the platform.
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If you need some guidance or have questions, reach out to us via:
* Our chat feature on
* Live Developer chat rooms on [Gitter](https://gitter.im/ushahidi/Community)/[Skype](https://join.skype.com/S9t68IVKzwo8)/[IRC](http://irc.lc/freenode/ushahidi) (posting on any one of these channels will post on all of them simultaneously)
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Bumped into a bug on the platform or have a feature you would like to request? Share your feedback with us [via our github issues page](https://github.com/ushahidi/platform/issues).
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Looking to contribute to the Ushahidi platform? Visit our [contribution guide](https://docs.ushahidi.com/platform-developer-documentation/contributing-or-getting-involved) for directions on how to get started.
Feedback is welcome and will be incorporated into the guide.
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