Definitions

Here are some definitions that will help explain a few concepts as you integrate cNGN into your projects:

Term
Description

Base URL

The root URL for accessing the cNGN API, from which all endpoints are derived.

API Key

A unique identifier that allows access to the cNGN API, ensuring secure communication.

Encryption Key

A cryptographic key used to encode request data, ensuring that only authorized parties can decode and access the information.

SSH Public Key

The public part of an SSH key pair you generated, used to securely authenticate a client or user without transmitting sensitive information like passwords.

SSH Secret Key

The private part of an SSH key pair, kept confidential by the user to securely connect to servers or services that recognize the corresponding public key.

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