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Organizations help teams and businesses collaborate, share gem ownership, manage permissions, and work together under a unified identity.

## What are Organizations?

Organizations provide a shared space for multiple users to collectively manage RubyGems. Instead of individual ownership, gems belong to the organization, making it easier to:

- **Maintain continuity** when team members change
- **Control access** with role-based permissions
- **Collaborate effectively** on gem development
- **Establish identity** for your company or project

## Getting Started

Ready to create your organization? Follow our [Getting Started Guide](/organizations/getting-started) to set up your first organization in minutes.

### Quick Links

- [Create an Organization](/organizations/getting-started)
- [Understanding Roles](/organizations/roles-and-permissions)
- [Managing Members](/organizations/managing-members)
- [Transferring Gems](/organizations/transferring-gems)

## Need Help?

- Contact [support@rubygems.org](mailto:support@rubygems.org) for assistance
- Report issues on [GitHub](https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems.org/issues)
