-The Go project is an open source project.
-For information, see: https://golang.org/
+# Contributing to Go
-Its canonical Git repository is located at https://go.googlecode.com/go.
-(There is a mirror of the repository at https://github.com/golang/go.)
+Go is an open source project.
-Report issues here: https://github.com/golang/go/issues
+It is the work of hundreds of contributors. We appreciate your help!
-Go is the work of hundreds of contributors. We appreciate your help!
+## Before filing an issue
-To contribute, please read the contribution guidelines:
- http://golang.org/doc/contribute.html
+If you are unsure whether you have found a bug, please consider asking in the [golang-nuts mailing
+list](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/golang-nuts) or [other forums](https://golang.org/help/) first. If
+the behavior you are seeing is confirmed as a bug or issue, it can easily be re-raised in the issue tracker.
-## We DO NOT accept pull requests.
+## Filing issues
+
+Sensitive security-related issues should be reported to [security@golang.org](mailto:security@golang.org).
+See the [security policy](https://golang.org/security) for details.
+
+The recommended way to file an issue is by running `go bug`.
+Otherwise, when filing an issue, make sure to answer these five questions:
+
+1. What version of Go are you using (`go version`)?
+2. What operating system and processor architecture are you using?
+3. What did you do?
+4. What did you expect to see?
+5. What did you see instead?
+
+For change proposals, see [Proposing Changes To Go](https://go.dev/s/proposal-process).
+
+## Contributing code
+
+Please read the [Contribution Guidelines](https://golang.org/doc/contribute.html) before sending patches.
+
+Unless otherwise noted, the Go source files are distributed under
+the BSD-style license found in the LICENSE file.