> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sqd.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started with Portal

> Choose your SQD Portal migration path — migrate Cloud squids, develop locally with the Portal API, or self-host a Portal instance for full control.

Portal provides access to blockchain data from the permissionless SQD Network. Whether you're migrating existing squids or setting up Portal for the first time, choose the path that matches your deployment scenario.

## Choose Your Setup Path

Select the option that best describes your situation:

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  <Card title="Cloud Migration" icon="cloud" href="/en/portal/migration/cloud-portal-evm">
    Migrate your Cloud squids from gateways to Portal for improved performance and stability.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SDK Migration (EVM)" icon="code" href="/en/sdk/migration/evm-gateway-to-portal">
    Migrate EVM SDK-based squids running locally or self-hosted from gateways to Portal.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SDK Migration (Solana)" icon="code" href="/en/sdk/migration/solana-gateway-to-portal">
    Migrate Solana SDK-based squids from gateways and RPC to Portal.
  </Card>

  <Card title="RPC Migration" icon="rotate" href="/en/sdk/migration/rpc-to-portal">
    Migrate your EVM indexer from RPC-based real-time data to Portal API.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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  <Card title="Local Development" icon="laptop-code" href="/en/data/evm-local-setup/overview">
    Set up Portal locally for development and testing with your own devnet or testnet.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Self-Hosting" icon="server" href="/en/portal/self-hosting">
    Run your own Portal instance for complete control over your data infrastructure.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Cloud Migration by Network Type

If you're using SQD Cloud, choose your network type:

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  <Card title="EVM & Substrate" icon="ethereum" href="/en/portal/migration/cloud-portal-evm">
    Migrate squids running on EVM or Substrate networks to Cloud Portal.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Solana" icon="circle-nodes" href="/en/cloud/resources/migrate-to-portal-on-solana">
    Migrate Solana squids to Portal with real-time data support.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Why Migrate to Portal?

<Tip>
  Migrating to Portal provides significant benefits over traditional gateways and centralized services.
</Tip>

* **Reduced reliance on centralized services:** The permissionless SQD Network consists of [over 2500](https://arbiscan.io/address/0x36e2b147db67e76ab67a4d07c293670ebefcae4e#readContract#F6) nodes [ran by independent operators](subsquid-network/worker)
* **Improved stability:** With a total capacity of roughly 2Pb, the permissionless SQD Network provides significant redundancy
* **Improved speed:** Portals use available bandwidth more effectively than gateways. Data fetching is 5-10 times faster in our tests
* **Future-proof:** All future development will focus on portals and the permissionless SQD Network

## Additional Resources

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  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book-open" href="/en/portal/evm/overview">
    Complete Portal API documentation with examples and field definitions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Portal Overview" icon="network-wired" href="/en/portal/overview">
    Learn about Portal architecture and core capabilities.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>