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# 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 [Dashboard](dashboard@@dashboard), [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).

> Explore the TFGrid status page for live updates on Threefold services!
> 
> [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!*
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			`Welcome to the ThreeFold Manual!`

			`This manual is organized in two main sections:`

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

added intro changes with @@ url 2024-05-04 05:11:32 +00:00			`The ThreeFold Documentation section contains all the practical information of the ThreeFold Grid, from general information covering the multi-functional [Dashboard](dashboard@@dashboard), [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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			`> Explore the TFGrid status page for live updates on Threefold services!`
			`>`
			`> [Access with Grid.tf](https://status.grid.tf) \| [Access with ThreeFold.io](https://status.threefold.io)`

adaptation to hero 2024-06-13 20:58:27 +00:00			`## 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).`

reorganized test hero 2024-03-25 20:25:18 +00:00			`## 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/)`
test dev 2024-05-03 19:27:35 +00:00			`* [ThreeFold General Telegram Channel](https://t.me/threefold)`
			`* [ThreeFold Farmer Telegram Channel](https://t.me/threefoldfarmers)`
reorganized test hero 2024-03-25 20:25:18 +00:00			`* [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.`

updated dashboard 2024-04-29 17:32:13 +00:00			`Welcome to the ThreeFold Grid, where together we can shape a more sustainable, self-sovereign and autonomous digital future!`