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title: Getting Started with KIE
description: Karlsgate Identity Exchange takes the risk out of data sharing, empowering you to spend your energy applying data insights to improve customer experiences.
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# What are you waiting for?

### There are several paths to get more acquainted with the Karlsgate Identity Exchange (KIE™). Choose the one that best fits your next step. 

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## Jump in for free!

### Start testing right away. With a free welcome plan and many deployment options, you can connect your data to the Karlsgate Identity Exchange in minutes.

[ Create your free membership 

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## Self-guided proof of concept

### Follow a step-by-step guide to a free, live experience with fake data in under 30 minutes. You will walk away with hands-on proof of how easy and powerful the technology is.

[ Download POC Guide 

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## How does it work exactly?

### Explore the mechanisms and cryptography behind this revolutionary approach to data collaboration. It's the real deal and easy to see why it solves so many of today’s data challenges.

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## Need to see more first?

### Seeing is believing. Check out a few videos for a first peek at how easy it is to connect, automate, and secure your data flows. 

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## Still have questions?

### Check out our [Frequently Asked Questions](https://karlsgate.com/faqs?hsLang=en) or [contact us](https://karlsgate.com/contact?hsLang=en) to learn more.