Welcome to your Atlassian Community journey!
Following this path will make you a core part of the Atlassian family, bring fulfillment and joy to your life, and take your career to the next level and beyond. So join us, won’t you?
Newcomer
Taking your first step
Welcome to the Atlassian Community Forums! Your journey starts when you join and make your first contribution. Ask a question, join a discussion, share your thoughts on an article, or introduce yourself in the Welcome Center. Once you’ve spent a little time exploring and shared your first post, you’ll move from Visitor to Newcomer: the first sign that you’re becoming part of the community.
Member
Finding your place
As a Member, you’re getting comfortable in the forums. You’re asking questions, joining discussions, reacting to helpful content. You’re learning from fellow Atlassian users, experts, and Atlassians across app and interest spaces. Keep exploring groups, reading articles, and participating in conversations. Every helpful reply, thoughtful post, and bit of encouragement helps you build momentum!
Contributor
Giving back
At the Contributor stage, you’re helping to build the community. You might reply to discussions, answer questions, write articles, or share app tips from your own experience. Likes and upvotes from other members recognise the value you’re adding, and your continued activity helps you progress towards the next stage of your community journey.
Insider
Joining the inner circle
As your contributions grow, you’ll unlock the Insider rank and access to the new Insiders groups: a private hub for active, engaged community members who are giving back. Insiders brings together the spirit of the former Contributors and Atlassian Answerers groups. You’ll find a place to connect with peers, share tips, and get advice.
Specialist
Building recognised expertise
As a Specialist, you’re becoming known for the depth and consistency of your contributions. You’re sharing practical advice, helping others solve problems, and creating content that supports the wider Atlassian Community. This is where your experience starts to stand out: you’re helping shape useful conversations and trusted knowledge.
Rising Star
Standing out
Rising Stars are highly engaged community members whose contributions are making a noticeable impact. You may be earning accepted answers, writing articles, starting discussions, or helping others find their way across the forums. Keep sharing your knowledge, supporting your peers, and building your reputation!
Expert
Leading by example
As an Expert, your sustained participation, helpful answers, and thoughtful content show deep experience with Atlassian apps and ways of working. You’re a role model for other members: generous with your knowledge, welcoming to newcomers, and consistently focused on helping the community succeed. From here, you may be ready to take the next step towards the Community Champions programme.
Community Champion
Going above and beyond
Community Champions are experts, mentors, and leaders who make community an integral part of their day. They answer questions, write articles, host or support Atlassian Community Events, welcome new members, and share best practices across the ecosystem. If you want to become a Champion, keep contributing with generosity and consistency, build your skills, and look for ways to support others beyond a single answer or post.
...And Beyond
Your journey doesn’t end with a rank. The Atlassian Community is always evolving, and so are the people who make it great! Keep learning, connecting, and sharing your perspective. Your contributions help build a stronger community for everyone.
So what are you waiting for?
Lao Tzu famously said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Take that first step today.