# Should private LoRaWAN networks use a different sync word?

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**Category:** TTN Network and Services\
**Created:** [February 17, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/should-private-lorawan-networks-use-a-different-sync-word/34496 "2020-02-17T21:20:18Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 18, 2020, 12:16pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/should-private-lorawan-networks-use-a-different-sync-word/34496/14 "2020-02-18T12:16:58Z")

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> [@hobo](#):
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> Yeah, but what is the hardcoded value of sync word? 0x12? 0x34?

Since the datasheet does not mention a syncword for LoRa, then even if you assume there is a secret one there and it is hardcoded, its possible value is of no real relavence.

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