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Uploading to the Archive¶

This section groups articles on how to have uploads to the Archive sponsored (for contributores without upload rights). The articles are part of the Sponsorship series.

  • Find a sponsor
  • Request an upload
  • Request a sync

Further reading¶

  • How to handle git-ubuntu uploads

  • Package archive

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Last updated on Oct 16, 2025
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