# How to Ask Good Questions

Before asking a question, please:

1. Read the [man pages](https://man.openbsd.org/): `$ man <keyword>`
2. Check the [Almanack](/almanack/almanack)
3. Search the [OpenBSD FAQ](https://openbsd.org/faq)
4. Consult README files in /usr/local/share/doc/pkg-readmes/
5. Search web pages for projects such as [OpenNTPD](https://www.openntpd.org/), [OpenSMTPD](https://www.opensmtpd.org/), [got](https://gameoftrees.org/), [relayd](https://relayd.org/)
6. Copy and read the sample conf files in /etc/examples/
7. Search the [OpenBSD mailing list archives](https://marc.info/?=openbsd-misc)
8. Tell us exactly how to reproduce your setup or error. Include all relevant configuration files and debug output.
9. Use a [pastebin](https://paste.nastycode.com) to show us all your config files, error and debug logs

Don't assume you have found a bug if this is your first time using the software.