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title: Joining the Co-op Cloud Federation (CCF)
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Organisations that are aligned with our values (e.g. [vision](/federation/proposals/federation/#vision), [strategy](/intro/strategy/), [code of co-operation](/federation/code-of-coop/) and [bylaws](/federation/bylaws/)) can apply to join CCF.

Read more about [membership benefits](/federation/proposals/federation/#benefits) and [responsibilities](/federation/proposals/federation/#responsibilities).

## How to join

1. Learn about Co-op Cloud and the Federation if you haven’t already: [The Co-op Cloud Federation Proposal](/federation/proposals/federation/#overview)
1. Consider joining one of our “Kite Flying” regular online gatherings to introduce yourself and your organisation. You can [get in touch](/intro/contact) and/or check our [fediverse account](https://social.coop/@coopcloud) for announcements on the time/date for the upcoming Kite Flying.
1. If you know someone who is already a member, ask them if they will be willing to vouch for you joining the CCF. We will ask them to submit the proposal for your joining.
1. Email us at `helo@coopcloud.tech`, providing the following information as the basis for a proposal:
    * Name of organisation.
    * Summary (2 sentence overview of your orgnisation and why you wish to be a member)
    * Details (further details regarding your use of Co-op Cloud software, and existing or planned involvement in the organisation.
    * Name of your sponsor, if any
    * Representative name.
    * Matrix contact / email address.
1. The other members of CCF will vote on the proposal for your organisation to join; you should hear from us within 2 weeks. We will ask you for a Matrix contact to include on our published list of member organisations.