> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://proxmark3x.mtoolstec.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://proxmark3x.mtoolstec.com/what-is-proxmark3-x.md).

# What is Proxmark3 X?

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**Good to know:** Proxmark3 is a multi-purpose hardware tool for radio-frequency identification security analysis, research, and development. It supports both high-frequency and low-frequency proximity cards and allows users to read, emulate, fuzz, and brute force the majority of RFID protocols.
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## Getting Started

**Got 2 minutes?** Check out a video overview of Proxmark3.

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Fun with Proxmark3
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### Architecture of Proxmark3 X

1. LF Antenna Board\
   ![](/files/qQ8BhLsZPazA86EKk2Bo)<br>
2. Middle Extended Board\
   ![](/files/lhfh05JLYjJSz020wXIx)
3. Proxmark3 Bottom Board\
   ![](/files/CQApWWC9kCONfUWVHthJ)

### Connections of Proxmark3 X

1. USB Socket: Micro-USB & Type-C
2. Bluetooth Name: Proxmark3 X

### Buttons of Proxmark3 X

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#### **PM3 Button**

Press this button depending on the output of Proxmark3X.

#### Mode Switch Button

Proxmark3 X has 3 Modes.

* Mode 0 - Default USB Mode
* Mode 1 - Bluetooth Mode
* Mode 2 - Independent LF Mode

#### LF R/W Button

Read and Write button of Mode 2 for reading and writing LF 125KHz tag.

### Key Features of Proxmark3 X

1. Bluetooth Connection
2. Built-in battery
3. Type-C Socket
4. RDV4 Firmware
5. Opensource App
6. Independent LF Copier

### Where To Buy

MTools Tec: [https://shop.mtoolstec.com](https://shop.mtoolstec.com/product/proxmark3-x)

### Use Proxmark3 X on different Platforms

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[Use Proxmark3 X on Android](/guides/use-proxmark3-x-on-android.md)
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[Use Proxmark3 X on Windows](/guides/use-proxmark3-x-on-windows.md)
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[Use Proxmark3 X on MacOS / Linux](/guides/use-proxmark3-x-on-macos-linux.md)
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