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# FreeTAKServer Documentation

> Open source TAK server for situational awareness and command-and-control

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          FreeTAKServer
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          Open source TAK server for situational awareness and command-and-control with ATAK, WinTAK, and ITAK clients
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            Get Started

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            API Reference
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    Quick start
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    Get FreeTAKServer up and running in minutes
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  <Steps>
    <Step title="Install FreeTAKServer">
      Install FreeTAKServer using pip:

      ```bash theme={null}
      pip install FreeTAKServer
      ```

      <Info>FreeTAKServer requires Python 3.11 or higher</Info>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Start the server">
      Launch FreeTAKServer with your IP address:

      ```bash theme={null}
      python -m FreeTAKServer.controllers.services.FTS -DataPackageIP [YourIP]
      ```

      The server will start with default ports:

      * TCP CoT Service: 8087
      * SSL CoT Service: 8089
      * REST API: 8080
      * TAK API: 8443
    </Step>

    <Step title="Connect your first client">
      Configure your ATAK, WinTAK, or ITAK client to connect to your server:

      1. Open your TAK client
      2. Go to Settings → Network Preferences
      3. Add server connection with your IP and port 8087
      4. Connect and start sharing situational awareness

      <Tip>Check out our [connecting clients guide](/guides/connecting-clients) for detailed configuration steps</Tip>
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    Explore by topic
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    Learn about FreeTAKServer's core features and capabilities
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    <Card title="Architecture" icon="diagram-project" href="/concepts/architecture">
      Understand the MVC architecture and component structure
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      Learn about Cursor on Target message handling
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      Explore TCP, SSL, REST, and TAK API services
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    <Card title="Mission Management" icon="list-check" href="/api/rest/missions">
      Manage missions and collaborate with connected users
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    <Card title="Data Packages" icon="box-archive" href="/guides/data-packages">
      Share files and data packages between clients
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      Connect multiple FTS instances together
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    API reference
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    Complete API documentation for integrating with FreeTAKServer
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    <Card title="REST API" icon="code" href="/api/rest/missions">
      HTTP REST API for missions, data packages, and emergency management
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    <Card title="TAK API" icon="plug" href="/api/tak/mission-api">
      TAK-compatible API endpoints for ATAK, WinTAK, and ITAK clients
    </Card>

    <Card title="CoT Services" icon="satellite-dish" href="/api/cot/tcp-service">
      TCP and SSL services for real-time Cursor on Target message streaming
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      Secure your server with authentication and authorization
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    Deployment guides
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    Deploy FreeTAKServer for production use
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      Run FreeTAKServer in containers for easy deployment
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      Configure SSL encryption for secure connections
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      Configure PostgreSQL or SQLite for data persistence
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      Secure your FreeTAKServer deployment
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      Ready to get started?
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      Join the FreeTAKServer community and start building your situational awareness platform today. Connect with other users on Discord or contribute to the project on GitHub.
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        Install Now
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