diff --git a/doc/doxygen/src/mainpage.md b/doc/doxygen/src/mainpage.md
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@@ -204,6 +204,8 @@ starting point for anyone who is new to RIOT.
 For more information best browse that directory and have a look at the
 `README.md` files that ship with each example.
 
+To create your own application — here or anywhere else — see @ref creating-an-application
+
 tests
 -----
 Many features/modules in RIOT come with their own test application, which are