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Glossary

API Key

A security credential that allows an application to interact with the Syndica platform's resources and services.

Account Owner

The user who has full administrative control over the Syndica account, including billing, organization settings, and access to certain actions that may result in costs.

Environment

A configuration setting within Syndica that controls various aspects of an application's development, including environment variables and subdomains.

Instance Configuration

The specific settings for CPU, memory, and storage of a virtual deployment server within Syndica.

Linked Domain

A custom domain associated with a specific deployment, allowing multiple deployments to coexist on the same domain with subdomains.

Scale Mode

Scale Mode is a step up from our free Standard Mode plan. With Scale Mode, you can make 200M RPC calls per month and get up to 300 requests-per-second (RPS). For more information, see our pricing page

Stack

A fundamental unit in Syndica where applications and deployments are managed. Stacks help organize and separate different aspects of a project or application.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

An additional layer of security that requires users to provide two forms of authentication, typically a password and a one-time code from a mobile app or device.

User (in the context of Syndica)

A user with read-only access to the Syndica platform, typically used for monitoring application performance and managing API keys.