Identity and session
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Profile | Separate browser configuration and folder for a work session. |
| Fingerprint | Browser and hardware signals observable by a website. |
| User-Agent | Browser and system identification string. It is only one part of the fingerprint. |
| Cookie | Data saved by a website, potentially including preferences or a login session. |
| Preset | Fingerprint configuration template used to create profiles. |
| Chromium | Browser engine used by Mantis to run profiles. |
Network and automation
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Proxy | Intermediate server used by the profile to connect to the Internet. |
| Exit IP | Public address a website sees when receiving a connection. |
| Rotation | Request to change IP or session with the connection provider. |
| Local API | HTTP interface allowing programs on the same PC to manage Mantis. |
| CDP / wsEndpoint | Chromium control protocol and the WebSocket address received by your automation tool. |
| Concurrency | Number of tasks or profiles running at the same time. |
Account and storage
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mantis account | Service login and subscription; not an account on the websites you visit. |
| Quota | Profile limit permitted by your plan on one PC. |
| Device / PC | Machine linked to your account for using the application. |
| Backup .miadbak | File containing profile metadata and folders for full restoration. |
| Portable profile .miadprofile | Encrypted configuration and cookie package, distinct from a full backup. |
| 2FA | Two-step verification: a second code in addition to the account password. |