Skip to main contentWhat is a Silo?
A silo is a storage container for a JSON file. When you upload a JSON file to JSONsilo, it becomes a silo. Each silo has a unique file UUID that you can use to access the JSON file through our API.
Public vs Private Silo
- Public Silo: These silos can be accessed by anyone with the URL. No authentication is required to read the JSON data stored in a public silo.
- Private Silo: These silos are restricted and require an Access Key for any operations. Only users with the correct Access Key can read the JSON data in a private silo.
Access Keys vs Manage Keys
- Access Keys: These keys are used to authenticate API requests for private silos. They allow you to read the JSON data stored in the silo.
- Manage Keys: These keys provide higher-level access, allowing you to perform management operations such as creating, updating, or deleting silos.
Region Codes
JSONsilo is hosted in multiple regions around the world. Each region has a unique code that is used in the API endpoints to specify where your silo is located.
| Region Code | Description |
|---|
api | General API region |
sg-01-api | Singapore region |
usc-01-api | US Central region |
File UUID
Each silo is assigned a unique identifier (UUID) that is used to access it via the API. The UUID is unchangeable and consists of 32 hexadecimal characters separated by 4 hyphens, making it 36 characters long. 