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Glossary

Access Token​

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.

API Access​

The ability for external applications or services to interact with Syndica's platform programmatically.

Build​

The process of creating a deployment by executing instructions from a Docker file. Each build results in a new container for the application.

CNAME Record​

A DNS record type that points a domain or subdomain to another domain. In Syndica, this record is used to link a custom domain to a deployment.

Custom Domain​

A unique web address that allows users to access an application on Syndica using a recognizable and branded domain name.

Deployment​

A version or branch of an application running on a Syndica server in a specific location. Deployments are created based on a specific environment.

DNS Provider​

A service or platform responsible for managing Domain Name System (DNS) records for domain names, such as adding TXT records or CNAME records.

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.

Organization (in the context of Syndica)​

The overarching structure that may include multiple stacks, environments, and users. The organization is managed by the Account Owner.

Profile Section​

A part of the Syndica platform where users can access and modify their account details, including enabling Two-Factor Authentication.

Real-Time Logs​

Information generated by the Syndica platform or an application's container in real-time, typically used for debugging and troubleshooting.

Repository​

The codebase of an application, typically hosted on a code repository platform like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

Scale Mode​

A mode that allows an unlimited number of users to be added to an account, typically available for a fee after the first three free users.

Stack​

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

Standard mode​

A mode that limits the number of users that can be added to an account, with additional users incurring a charge.

Subdomain​

A domain name that is part of a larger domain, used to create unique web addresses for different parts of an application or deployment.

TXT Record​

A DNS record type used for adding arbitrary text information to a domain's DNS configuration. In Syndica, this record is used to verify domain ownership.

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 access tokens.