Glossary

App​

The primary product container in Switera. An app owns its organizations, Auth settings, services, credentials, and operational records.

App Credential​

An app-scoped credential used by trusted backend services to call Switera APIs.

Auth​

The Switera service for sign-in, end-user identity, access policy, MFA, social login, enterprise SSO, hooks, and directory sync.

Auth Hook​

A synchronous call from Switera to a Builder-owned backend during an Auth flow.

Builder​

The person or team using Switera to build and operate a SaaS product.

Builder-defined event​

An event your backend explicitly emits through Switera to represent product activity.

Delivery​

A webhook or email message delivery record.

End User​

A person who signs up for or uses the Builder's SaaS product.

Endpoint​

An HTTPS destination configured to receive webhook events.

Event catalog​

The list of events an app can emit or subscribe to through the Webhook Service.

Managed email​

A built-in Switera account or security email that can be configured for an app.

Organization​

A customer account, company, team, or workspace inside an app.

Publishable key​

A public app identifier that can be used in client contexts when intended by the integration.

Secret key​

A sensitive app credential for trusted backend services only.

Sender domain​

A domain verified for sending email from an app.

Tenant​

Technical API term that maps to organization in the Builder-facing product.

Webhook Service​

The Switera service that sends event messages to Builder endpoints.