> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.filecoin.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.filecoin.io/welcome.md).

# Welcome to Filecoin Docs

Choose your own path to start exploring Filecoin:

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>💡 <strong>Get started</strong></td><td>New to Filecoin and looking for foundational concepts? Start with the Getting Started section to understand the essentials and kick off your journey!</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/OLk8LzZLReDkuu6tpi4o">/pages/OLk8LzZLReDkuu6tpi4o</a></td></tr><tr><td>🔧 <strong>Build on Filecoin</strong></td><td>Ready to develop on the Filecoin network? Head to the Build on Filecoin section for smart contracts, storage integrations, and Filecoin Onchain Cloud.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/iRCVrWVAGMrq3BfXeu7f">/pages/iRCVrWVAGMrq3BfXeu7f</a></td></tr><tr><td>☁️ <strong>Filecoin Onchain Cloud</strong></td><td>Store and retrieve application data with verifiable storage, automated payments, and the Synapse SDK.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/RdhX8eK5didskF0FSwYq">/pages/RdhX8eK5didskF0FSwYq</a></td></tr><tr><td>🏗️ <strong>Provide storage</strong></td><td>Thinking about running a provider node on Filecoin? Visit the Provide Storage section for comprehensive guidance on getting started.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/xiXwzL76hffwwtmflqYb">/pages/xiXwzL76hffwwtmflqYb</a></td></tr><tr><td>📊 <strong>Store data</strong></td><td>Looking to store large volumes of data? See how storage works to review the various storage options Filecoin offers.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/tyW8KI3MDu9gNBQd6QI8">/pages/tyW8KI3MDu9gNBQd6QI8</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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