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+# Github Access
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+There are two types of Github access described here, with different powers & responsibilities. Only ask for access if you're an active member of the community. New contributors should participate in the Github & Gerrit review process for some time before requesting access. See https://golang.org/wiki/Gardening.
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+## Assignees
+
+The "go-assignees" group is a read-only group granting no special access, other than it allows the users inthe group to be assigned issues.
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+In general, Go doesn't use the "Assigned to" field of bugs much. Instead, we just leave a comment saying we'll work on it. But if you want this access, reference https://github.com/orgs/golang/teams/go-assignees and your Github username in your email requesting access.
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+## Editors
+
+The poorly named "go-approvers" group is the set of people who can edit metadata on issues.
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+To request this type of access, reference https://github.com/orgs/golang/teams/go-approvers and your Github username in your email requesting access.
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+Please do not edit any field you're not confident about. Feel free to ask for second opinions.
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+## Requesting Access
+
+To request either of the access types above, email bradfitz (at golang) and state which access you want (its URL), and state your Github username.
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