info_tfgrid/collections/manual/intro.md

# ThreeFold Manual

*Welcome to the ThreeFold Manual!*

This manual is organized in two main sections: 

- [ThreeFold Knowledge Base](manual@@knowledge_base)
- [ThreeFold Documentation](manual@@documentation)

The *ThreeFold Knowledge Base* section contains all information needed to understand how the whole ThreeFold ecosystem works. 

The *ThreeFold Documentation* section contains all the practical information of the ThreeFold Grid, from general information covering the multi-functional [ThreeFold Dashboard](dashboard@@dashboard), the versatile [ThreeFold Connect app](tfconnect@@tfconnect_toc), [TFT](threefold_token@@threefold_token) and our community-based [FAQ](faq@@faq), to specific tutorials for [developers](developers@@developers), [farmers](farmers@@farmers) and [system administrators](system_administrators@@system_administrators).

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> 
> [Access with Grid.tf](https://status.grid.tf) | [Access with ThreeFold.io](https://status.threefold.io)

## Get Started

It's easy to get started on the TFGrid. 

If you want to farm TFT, check out [how to build a 3Node](documentation@@3node_building). 

If you want to deploy or develop on the grid, you will first need to get TFT on TFChain:

- [Create a TFChain account](dashboard@@wallet_connector)
- Get TFT in your TFChain account
  - [Buy TFT](threefold_token@@buy_sell_tft)
  - [Send TFT to TFChain](threefold_token@@tft_bridges)

To develop on the Grid, read the [developers documentation](developers@@developers).

To deploy applications, read the [deploy section](dashboard@@deploy) then [access the deployment via SSH](system_administrators@@ssh_guide).

## Join the ThreeFold Community

The ThreeFold community is very active and its members will be more than happy to discuss and help you get started.

* [ThreeFold Forum](https://forum.threefold.io/)
* [ThreeFold General Telegram Channel](https://t.me/threefold)
* [ThreeFold Farmer Telegram Channel](https://t.me/threefoldfarmers)
* [TFGrid Tester Telegram Channel](https://t.me/threefoldtesting)

## Questions and Feedback

To explore this manual, you can use the search function by hitting **'s'** on your keyboard, or by clicking on the magnifier button at the top left of each page. Answers to your questions might also be on the [ThreeFold Forum](https://forum.threefold.io/).

If you can't find the answer to your question, our dedicated [ThreeFold Support](https://threefoldfaq.crisp.help/en/) team is here to help.

*Welcome to the ThreeFold Grid, where together we can shape a more sustainable, self-sovereign and autonomous digital future!*