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Here we collect answers to question that come up very often.

We will start of with this one page, maybe restructure it into sections, or
even more pages if needed

## User

## User questions

### Downloading issues

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one gigabyte (in case of MS Windows MSI packages). Depending on your download speed and the QGIS server load, downloads
can take from several minutes up to several hours.

### I have to donate in order to download QGIS
### Do I have to donate in order to download QGIS?

This is a misconception that we hear from time to time, but it is not true. Donating to QGIS is optional.
After downloading QGIS, there is a message appearing, reminding that you can optionally donate to QGIS. However, you can press
"Close this message" and continue downloading without any problem. We want QGIS to be accessible to anyone, no matter
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supporting it as a sustaining member.

### How to ask a QGIS question?

If you are going to ask a QGIS related question via the [mailing lists]({{< ref "community/organisation/mailinglists" >}}),
please provide enough information to help others easily understand what your problem is.
Without a clear and precise question, it is very hard for anybody to answer, or it
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{{< rich-box-end >}}

### How are QGIS release names selected?

After a successful developer meeting in Zurich (Switzerland), we decided that
the next release should be related to it. Since then, all releases have been named
after locations of our developer meetings.

### Can I open ECW files with QGIS?

Yes you can... BUT depending on your Operating System, it is more or less difficult.

If you are under Windows and are using the OSGeo4w installer, it is included.

If you are using macOS, you can find the ECW plugin and install instructions at
https://www.kyngchaos.com/software/frameworks

For other instructions, e.g. look here: https://www.faunalia.eu/en/blog/2019-05-21_ecw_support

### How can I get a VPAT / HECVAT / other US compliance form or information?

Please get in touch with the US User group. They are looking into these topics.
More info and contact details: https://www.qgis-us.org



## Developer questions

### Can I compile QGIS myself?

Yes, compiling QGIS from source is possible whatever OS you use (Windows, macOS,
Linux). Please read [Building QGIS from source](https://github.com/qgis/QGIS/blob/master/INSTALL.md)



## Citation information

### How to cite QGIS?

If you need to cite QGIS in your work or for an assignment, please use the citation style that would be most helpful:
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**Cite the QGIS API Documentation**


QGIS.org, {{< param "yeartag" >}}. QGIS {{< param "ltrversion" >}}. Geographic Information System API Documentation. QGIS Association.
Electronic document: {{< param-link "apicite" >}}





**Preferred format:** [BibTeX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BibTeX)


Example BibTeX entry:

```
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```

### I created a map with QGIS, do I have to mention QGIS?

There is no requirement to mention QGIS for maps produced with it.
It is of course really welcome if you would like to add a note saying that the map was produced with QGIS.
"Made with QGIS" or "Map created using the Free and Open Source QGIS" are good examples of such a note.
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{{< rich-content-end >}}
{{< rich-box-end >}}

### Can I open ECW files with QGIS?
Yes you can... BUT depending on your Operating System, it is more or less difficult.

If you are under Windows and are using the OSGeo4w installer, it is included.

If you are using macOS, you can find the ECW plugin and install instructions at
https://www.kyngchaos.com/software/frameworks

For other instructions, eg look here: https://www.faunalia.eu/en/blog/2019-05-21_ecw_support


### Development

### Can I compile QGIS myself?

Yes, compiling QGIS from source is possible whatever OS you use (Windows, OS X,
Linux). Please read [Building QGIS from source](https://github.com/qgis/QGIS/blob/master/INSTALL.md)

{{< content-end >}}

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