Glossary
Every term gets a plain-English definition and an example, like why a page you publish as a single HTML file loads fast. When you're ready, upload a file and copy the link, and see what the paid plans add.
Static site
A static site is a bundle of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files that the host sends to the browser exactly as they are stored.CDN
A CDN, or content delivery network, is a set of servers around the world that each keep a cached copy of a site's files.404 error
A 404 error is the browser telling you nothing exists at the address you opened.HTTPS
HTTPS is the encrypted form of the connection between a browser and a website.CORS
CORS, short for cross-origin resource sharing, is the browser rule that decides when code on one domain may read data from another.DNS
DNS, the domain name system, works as the internet's address book, turning a domain name into the address of the server behind it.FTP
FTP, the file transfer protocol, is an old way of copying files onto a web server.Cache
A cache is a saved copy of a file kept somewhere fast, so the next request can be answered without fetching the file again.SEO
SEO, short for search engine optimization, is the work of making a page easy for search engines to find, understand, and rank.og:image
An og:image is the preview picture a chat app or social platform shows when someone pastes your link.QR code
A QR code is a square barcode that holds a URL, so pointing a phone camera at it opens the link.File compression
File compression shrinks a file by encoding it more efficiently, so it transfers faster and takes less storage.MIME type
A MIME type is a short label, such as application/pdf or image/png, that tells the browser what kind of file it is receiving.SSL certificate
An SSL certificate is a small credential that proves a site controls its domain and switches on HTTPS encryption.Bandwidth
Bandwidth is the total data transferred as people view or download your hosted files.Drag and drop
Drag and drop is the pattern where you upload a file by dragging it from your desktop onto a web page.Presigned URL
A presigned URL is a temporary, cryptographically signed link that grants access to one file in cloud storage for a limited time.Link expiry
Link expiry sets a share link to stop working after a date or time you choose.Password protection
Password protection puts a password in front of a shared link, so only people who know it can open the file.Custom domain
A custom domain means a zipped site you host uses your own address, like files.yoursite.com, instead of its default nudgehost.site one.
About this glossary
What is this glossary for?
It explains the technical terms behind file sharing and hosting in plain language, and connects each one to how NudgeHost handles it in practice.
Do I need to understand any of this to share a file?
No. You can drop a file and get a link without reading any of this. The glossary is for when you want to know what happens underneath.
How are the terms connected?
Every entry links to a few related terms and to the tools they involve, so you can follow a definition straight to something you can use.