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Easy and advanced mode

Every account has a mode. Easy is the default and what these docs describe. Advanced shows the same product with every tab open and technical words on the labels.

What is different​

EasyAdvanced
LookLightDark
NavigationHome, Browse, DeviceDashboard, Devices, Template registry
Install sheetAddress and settings on one screen. Fields marked advanced are folded behind Advanced optionsSeparate Address step, a Name field, every field visible
Password protectionAsked during installA hint; set it later in the Hosting tab
Device setupPi goes straight to the SD card, Linux PC to the commandYou pick SD card or command
ProgressA passphrase promptA floating "Running on the device…" card with a step log

The full device view with all tabs exists in both modes. Easy reaches it through Open advanced view on the device page.

Advanced mode, the Dashboard: totals, quick actions and the dark theme
Advanced mode, the Dashboard: totals, quick actions and the dark theme

Where to switch​

Click your avatar and use the Mode switch, Easy | Advanced. Or open Settings → Preferences. The theme swaps with it.

The Mode step in onboarding, where the mode is first chosen
The Mode step in onboarding, where the mode is first chosen
The account menu with the Easy / Advanced switch
The account menu with the Easy / Advanced switch

The words​

Same thing, two names. These docs use the easy word and put the technical one in brackets once.

Easy wordTechnical word
AppTemplate. The store is the Template registry
Web addressDomain
Device keySSH key. The dialog says "Unlock your device key" or "Enter SSH Key Passphrase"
Obacht networkThe WireGuard connection
Your Obacht addressPlatform zone, <username>.obacht.space
Password protectionHTTP Basic Auth

The trust card on a device is "Device key" in easy and "Management key" in advanced. Same key.

Next​

Create your account if you have not, otherwise Install an app.