# Welcome

## Get Started with Datacake

The following guide will help you to get started with Datacake:

{% content-ref url="get-started" %}
[get-started](https://docs.datacake.de/get-started)
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Needing some help? You can check out our [support options](https://datacake.co/support) or join our [Discord community](https://discord.com/invite/E8pu8j24KA) for personalised assistance.
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## LoRaWAN

### Datacake LNS - LoRaWAN Network Server

The Datacake IoT platform features **an integrated LoRaWAN network server**. That means you can **add your gateways and your LoRaWAN devices directly to the platform** without the need for an external network server. 

{% content-ref url="datacake-lns" %}
[datacake-lns](https://docs.datacake.de/datacake-lns)
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And the best part of it is that **it's absolutely free**. So even for your first five free devices, you can add any gateway and any devices to the platform directly. 

### Third Party LNS

Datacake also integrates with any third-party LoRaWAN Network Server. We have integrations for Actility, The Things Stack, Loriot, KPN and many more. Check out:

{% content-ref url="lorawan/lns" %}
[lns](https://docs.datacake.de/lorawan/lns)
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