[Libravatar](https://www.libravatar.org)(*"Libre Avatar"*) is a free service
and an [[open specification|api]] for hosting profile images tied to email or OpenID
addresses.
In order to have your photo displayed next to your posts and comments on [[sites which support
Libravatar|sites]] you can either create an account with us or [[run your own node|running your own]]
of the federated avatar network.
* [[What is Libravatar?|description]]
* [[Features]]
# Technology
Inspired by the elegant solution pioneered by [Gravatar](http://www.gravatar.com),
Libravatar takes a federated approach to the problem and allows domain owners to
specify the server that should host images for their organisation.
* [[API documentation|api]]
* [[Libraries and plugins|libraries]]
* [[Server software|running your own]]
# Community
Because it is entirely powerered by [Free and Open Source
Software](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl.html), you are more than
welcome to join the project and [[run your own instance|Running your own]].
* [[Ways to contribute|contribute]]
* [[Getting in touch with us|talk to us]]
# Freedom
We value your privacy and freedom which is why we are committed to delivering our service using a [[freedom-respecting infrastructure]].
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