> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.portainer.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.portainer.io/readme.md).

# Welcome

Welcome to Portainer's official documentation site.

## About Portainer

Portainer hides the complexity of managing containers behind an easy-to-use UI. By removing the need to use the CLI, write YAML or understand manifests, Portainer makes deploying apps and troubleshooting problems so easy that anyone can do it.

**Portainer Business Edition (BE)** is our product for businesses and organizations. With features including [Role-Based Access Control](/admin/user/roles.md), [registry management](/admin/registries/browse.md), and [dedicated support](#getting-support), Portainer BE is a powerful toolset that allows you to easily build and manage containers in Kubernetes, Docker, Docker Swarm, Podman and Azure ACI. A license key is required to install and use Portainer BE - you can [request three nodes free](https://www.portainer.io/get-a-license) or [purchase a license](https://www.portainer.io/pricing).

**Portainer Community Edition (CE)** is our free, open source option for home users and hobbyists. CE does not include all the features available in Business Edition - for a detailed comparison, [see the features page on our website](https://www.portainer.io/features).

Our team is here to help you on your journey. Business customers can get help through our [business support channels](#business-edition-customers), and free tier users can get assistance through our [community support channels](#five-three-node-free-home-and-student-and-starter-subscription-users).

## Documentation

We're working hard to ensure our documentation keeps up with Portainer's continued growth. If you have a question, we encourage you to start with the documentation. If you can't find what you're looking for, please raise a question in one of our support channels.

For more detailed step-by-step guides, we're expanding the [Portainer Academy](https://academy.portainer.io) and our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@PortainerIO) with new courses regularly.

## Getting support

### Business Edition Customers

If you are a Professional or Enterprise tier Portainer Business Edition customer, you can log tickets directly with our team via [email](mailto:businesssupport@portainer.io) or by filling out the [Request Support form](https://www.portainer.io/portainer-business-support). You can report a bug, ask a question, raise a documentation issue, or request a feature. Tickets are reviewed and responded to by Portainer staff within the SLA.

### Five/Three Node Free, Home & Student, and Starter subscription users

Five/Three Node Free, Home & Student, and Starter subscription users can get support through the following channels:

* **Ask our AI bot** from our [Ask the AI webpage](https://www.portainer.io/ask-the-ai). Our AI chatbot pulls from a number of sources and is a great place to start when looking for help.
* **Ask questions** either in our [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/orgs/portainer/discussions/categories/help) forum or the [community Slack channel](https://portainer.io/slack). Other platforms exist (Reddit, Discord, Stack Overflow) but we are less active in those spaces.
* **Log bugs** in [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/portainer/portainer/issues) so they can be properly managed.
* **Report any security vulnerabilities** by emailing <security@portainer.io> or by [opening a vulnerability report in GitHub](https://github.com/portainer/portainer/security/advisories/new) so the issue can be reviewed and addressed as quickly as possible.
* **Flag documentation issues** via our [GitHub documentation channel](https://github.com/portainer/portainer-docs/issues) (or start [contributing](/contribute/contribute.md) and make our documentation better!).