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	=== Why has AppStudio switched to subscription billing? ===		=== Why has AppStudio switched to subscription billing? ===

	In order to continue providing you with the innovative, high quality product you are used to, AppStudio has transitioned to a subscription billing. This transition will not only allow us to continue making AppStudio more useful to you, but also allow us to provide tight integration with a cloud service provider built from the ground up for AppStudio - namely ~~Volt~~.		In order to continue providing you with the innovative, high quality product you are used to, AppStudio has transitioned to a subscription billing. This transition will not only allow us to continue making AppStudio more useful to you, but also allow us to provide tight integration with a cloud service provider built from the ground up for AppStudio - namely VoltServer.

	=== Can I use VoltServer with AppStudio 5? ===		=== Can I use VoltServer with AppStudio 5? ===

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	=== How do I sign up for VoltServer? ===		=== How do I sign up for VoltServer? ===

	VoltServer is free with your [https://www.nsbasic.com/i/Subscription/ subscription] to AppStudio 6 or later. By subscribing you’ll receive continual updates to AppStudio, plus access to ~~Volt~~ Essential - our new cloud services platform built from the ground up to work with AppStudio.		VoltServer is free with your [https://www.nsbasic.com/i/Subscription/ subscription] to AppStudio 6 or later. By subscribing you’ll receive continual updates to AppStudio, plus access to VoltServer Essential - our new cloud services platform built from the ground up to work with AppStudio.

	If you are using a demo of AppStudio, you are able to sign up at our Starter level for free by clicking on the “Run” menu and choosing “Sign-up/Sign-in to VoltServer”.		If you are using a demo of AppStudio, you are able to sign up at our Starter level for free by clicking on the “Run” menu and choosing “Sign-up/Sign-in to VoltServer”.

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	VoltServer is free with your [https://www.nsbasic.com/i/Subscription/ subscription] to AppStudio 6 or later. By subscribing you’ll receive continual updates to AppStudio, plus access to Volt Essential - our new cloud services platform built from the ground up to work with AppStudio.		VoltServer is free with your [https://www.nsbasic.com/i/Subscription/ subscription] to AppStudio 6 or later. By subscribing you’ll receive continual updates to AppStudio, plus access to Volt Essential - our new cloud services platform built from the ground up to work with AppStudio.

	If you are using a demo of AppStudio, you are able to sign up at our Starter level for free by clicking on the “Run” menu and choosing “Sign-up/Sign-in to ~~Volt”~~.		If you are using a demo of AppStudio, you are able to sign up at our Starter level for free by clicking on the “Run” menu and choosing “Sign-up/Sign-in to VoltServer”.

	=== Why has AppStudio switched to subscription billing? ===		=== Why has AppStudio switched to subscription billing? ===

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	Dropbox announced that on Oct 3, 2016, [https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/public-folder they will no longer allow content to display in-browser]. Acting as a web server isn’t what they wanted to do.		Dropbox announced that on Oct 3, 2016, [https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/public-folder they will no longer allow content to display in-browser]. Acting as a web server isn’t what they wanted to do.

	=== Can I run PHP on ~~Volt~~? ===		=== Can I run PHP on VoltServer? ===

	We are moving away from the use of PHP because it can be tricky, especially for new users, and it's a chore to set up and maintain. VoltServer is designed to have many of the same features you get using PHP, but in a vastly easier-to-use environment!		We are moving away from the use of PHP because it can be tricky, especially for new users, and it's a chore to set up and maintain. VoltServer is designed to have many of the same features you get using PHP, but in a vastly easier-to-use environment!
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	Yes. Drop us a line at [mailto:support@nsbasic.com support@nsbasic.com]. If we think your idea might be useful to other users (and you don’t mind), we’ll even give you a break on the dev costs!		Yes. Drop us a line at [mailto:support@nsbasic.com support@nsbasic.com]. If we think your idea might be useful to other users (and you don’t mind), we’ll even give you a break on the dev costs!

	=== ~~Volt~~ calls my app https://mygreatapp.volt.live. Can I use my own URL? ===		=== VoltServer calls my app https://mygreatapp.volt.live. Can I use my own URL? ===

	You may use a URL of your choice (like https://mygreatapp.com), so long as you control the domain. It's called a [[Custom Domains\|Custom Domain]].		You may use a URL of your choice (like https://mygreatapp.com), so long as you control the domain. It's called a [[Custom Domains\|Custom Domain]].

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	== General ==		== General ==

	=== What is ~~Volt~~? ===		=== What is VoltServer? ===
	~~Volt~~ is a platform to electrify your web apps! It provides simple hosting and extended services for your web and mobile apps via an easy to use interface to deploy your apps, and custom names using full HTTPS on a fast, stable platform.		VoltServer is a platform to electrify your web apps! It provides simple hosting and extended services for your web and mobile apps via an easy to use interface to deploy your apps, and custom names using full HTTPS on a fast, stable platform.

	Extended services currently include user management and server storage. We would like to offer a steady stream of additional services, and would like to hear from you about what services would make your experience using ~~Volt~~ better! [mailto:support@nsbasic.com Let us know what you're interested in!]		Extended services currently include user management and server storage. We would like to offer a steady stream of additional services, and would like to hear from you about what services would make your experience using VoltServer better! [mailto:support@nsbasic.com Let us know what you're interested in!]

	=== How safe is my data? ===		=== How safe is my data? ===
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	The safety of your data is top priority to us! Your data is backed up by a reliable and redundant on-site solution, and hard drive failures are tolerated by utilizing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID RAID] across many drives.		The safety of your data is top priority to us! Your data is backed up by a reliable and redundant on-site solution, and hard drive failures are tolerated by utilizing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID RAID] across many drives.

	Additionally, ~~the Volt server~~ is built on industry standard technology - updates and security advisories are installed on a continuous basis.		Additionally, VoltServer is built on industry standard technology - updates and security advisories are installed on a continuous basis.

	=== What does it cost to use? ===		=== What does it cost to use? ===

	There is no initial cost to use ~~Volt~~. Several tiered service plans will be available depending on your needs, but we expect there will always be a free plan.		There is no initial cost to use VoltServer. Several tiered service plans will be available depending on your needs, but we expect there will always be a free plan.

	=== Can I host my apps on it? ===		=== Can I host my apps on it? ===

	Yes. When you deploy your app to ~~Volt~~, we take care of the rest. No worries about security certificates, MIME type configuration, updating servers or maintaining the server stack.		Yes. When you deploy your app to VoltServer, we take care of the rest. No worries about security certificates, MIME type configuration, updating servers or maintaining the server stack.

	=== I used to host my web app on Dropbox. Can I use ~~Volt~~ instead? ===		=== I used to host my web app on Dropbox. Can I use VoltServer instead? ===

	Yes, ~~Volt~~ is designed to be the optimal server for web apps!		Yes, VoltServer is designed to be the optimal server for web apps.

	Dropbox announced that on Oct 3, 2016, [https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/public-folder they will no longer allow content to display in-browser]. Acting as a web server isn’t what they wanted to do.		Dropbox announced that on Oct 3, 2016, [https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/public-folder they will no longer allow content to display in-browser]. Acting as a web server isn’t what they wanted to do.
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	=== Can I run PHP on Volt? ===		=== Can I run PHP on Volt? ===

	We are moving away from the use of PHP because it can be tricky, especially for new users, and it's a chore to set up and maintain. ~~Volt~~ is designed to have many of the same features you get using PHP, but in a vastly easier-to-use environment!		We are moving away from the use of PHP because it can be tricky, especially for new users, and it's a chore to set up and maintain. VoltServer is designed to have many of the same features you get using PHP, but in a vastly easier-to-use environment!

	=== I need a custom service. Can I talk to you about it? ===		=== I need a custom service. Can I talk to you about it? ===
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	You may use a URL of your choice (like https://mygreatapp.com), so long as you control the domain. It's called a [[Custom Domains\|Custom Domain]].		You may use a URL of your choice (like https://mygreatapp.com), so long as you control the domain. It's called a [[Custom Domains\|Custom Domain]].

	While some setup is needed to use this service, the result will be that your apps will look like they originate from your website, but are actually served by ~~Volt~~.		While some setup is needed to use this service, the result will be that your apps will look like they originate from your website, but are actually served by VoltServer.

	=== Are there any restrictions on what I can do with ~~Volt~~? ===		=== Are there any restrictions on what I can do with VoltServer? ===

	Nearly any legal use is acceptable. You can learn more from our [https://www.nsbasic.com/app/AppStudioTOS.txt terms of service].		Nearly any legal use is acceptable. You can learn more from our [https://www.nsbasic.com/app/AppStudioTOS.txt terms of service].
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	Initially, just AppStudio users. However, you can [mailto:support@nsbasic.com contact us] to request early access if you're not an AppStudio user. Note that the service is just launching and we're still likely to make changes to it.		Initially, just AppStudio users. However, you can [mailto:support@nsbasic.com contact us] to request early access if you're not an AppStudio user. Note that the service is just launching and we're still likely to make changes to it.

	== ~~AppStudio Users~~ ==		=== How do I sign up for VoltServer? ===

	~~=== How~~ is ~~this different~~ from the AppStudio ~~Server (nsbapp~~.~~com)? ===~~		VoltServer is free with your [https://www.nsbasic.com/i/Subscription/ subscription] to AppStudio 6 or later. By subscribing you’ll receive continual updates to AppStudio, plus access to Volt Essential - our new cloud services platform built from the ground up to work with AppStudio.

	The AppStudio Server was designed to help with development, but not permanent hosting. Volt is a permanent hosting solution. It provides all the tools you need to either host your app, or provide a backend for a hybrid app or existing server.		If you are using a demo of AppStudio, you are able to sign up at our Starter level for free by clicking on the “Run” menu and choosing “Sign-up/Sign-in to Volt”.

	~~=== Can I continue to use the AppStudio Server? ===~~

	~~The nsbapp.com service was retired on April 1, 2017, after being in operation for 7 years. The underlying OS was no longer getting security updates.~~

	~~=== How do I sign up for Volt? ===~~

	Volt is free with your [https://www.nsbasic.com/i/Subscription/ subscription] to AppStudio 6! By subscribing you’ll receive continual updates to AppStudio, plus access to Volt Essential - our new cloud services platform built from the ground up to work with AppStudio.

	If you are using a demo of AppStudio 6, you are able to sign up at our Starter level for free by clicking on the “Run” menu and choosing “Sign-up/Sign-in to Volt”.

	=== Why has AppStudio switched to subscription billing? ===		=== Why has AppStudio switched to subscription billing? ===
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	In order to continue providing you with the innovative, high quality product you are used to, AppStudio has transitioned to a subscription billing. This transition will not only allow us to continue making AppStudio more useful to you, but also allow us to provide tight integration with a cloud service provider built from the ground up for AppStudio - namely Volt.		In order to continue providing you with the innovative, high quality product you are used to, AppStudio has transitioned to a subscription billing. This transition will not only allow us to continue making AppStudio more useful to you, but also allow us to provide tight integration with a cloud service provider built from the ground up for AppStudio - namely Volt.

	=== Can I use ~~Volt~~ with AppStudio 5? ===		=== Can I use VoltServer with AppStudio 5? ===

	No. AppStudio 5 does not have the interfaces required.		No. AppStudio 5 does not have the interfaces required.

	=== Does it cost extra to use ~~Volt~~? ===		=== Does it cost extra to use VoltServer? ===

	If you purchase a subscription to AppStudio, then ~~Volt~~ is free for the duration of your subscription. We highly suggest purchasing a subscription to get the most out of AppStudio and ~~Volt~~.		If you purchase a subscription to AppStudio, then VoltServer is free for the duration of your subscription. We highly suggest purchasing a subscription to get the most out of AppStudio and VoltServer.

	A limited version of ~~Volt~~ for free with the AppStudio 6 demo.		A limited version of VoltServer for free with the AppStudio demo.

	=== When I try to reset my password I get a message "Unauthorized". What do I do? ===		=== When I try to reset my password I get a message "Unauthorized". What do I do? ===

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	Account activation expires after an hour. Fortunately, getting a new link is easy:		Account activation expires after an hour. Fortunately, getting a new link is easy:

	1. Navigate to [https://dashboard.voltcloud.io/](https://dashboard.voltcloud.io/)		# Navigate to [https://dashboard.voltcloud.io/](https://dashboard.voltcloud.io/)
	2. Click on “Forgot your password?”		# Click on “Forgot your password?”
	3. Enter in the email address you registered with.		# Enter in the email address you registered with.
	4. A new email should arrive shortly.		# A new email should arrive shortly.

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	=== Can I use Volt with AppStudio 5? ===		=== Can I use Volt with AppStudio 5? ===

	No. AppStudio 5 does not have the interfaces required~~. AppStudio 5 is only designed to work with AppStudio Server~~.		No. AppStudio 5 does not have the interfaces required.

	=== Does it cost extra to use Volt? ===		=== Does it cost extra to use Volt? ===

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	The AppStudio Server was designed to help with development, but not permanent hosting. Volt is a permanent hosting solution. It provides all the tools you need to either host your app, or provide a backend for a hybrid app or existing server.		The AppStudio Server was designed to help with development, but not permanent hosting. Volt is a permanent hosting solution. It provides all the tools you need to either host your app, or provide a backend for a hybrid app or existing server.

	~~The nsbapp.com service was retired on April 1, 2017, after being in operation for 7 years. The underlying OS was no longer getting security updates.~~

	=== Can I continue to use the AppStudio Server? ===		=== Can I continue to use the AppStudio Server? ===

	~~If you are~~ on ~~AppStudio 5 or older~~, ~~the AppStudio server will continue to work until May 1st~~, ~~2017~~. ~~AppStudio 6 always uses Volt~~.		The nsbapp.com service was retired on April 1, 2017, after being in operation for 7 years. The underlying OS was no longer getting security updates.

	=== How do I sign up for Volt? ===		=== How do I sign up for Volt? ===

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	=== Volt calls my app https://mygreatapp.volt.live. Can I use my own URL? ===		=== Volt calls my app https://mygreatapp.volt.live. Can I use my own URL? ===

	~~This service will be available soon.~~ You ~~will be able to~~ use a URL of your choice (like https://mygreatapp.com), so long as you control the domain.		You may use a URL of your choice (like https://mygreatapp.com), so long as you control the domain. It's called a [[Custom Domains\|Custom Domain]].

	While some setup ~~will be~~ needed to use this service, the result will be that your apps will look like they originate from your website, but are actually served by Volt.		While some setup is needed to use this service, the result will be that your apps will look like they originate from your website, but are actually served by Volt.

	=== Are there any restrictions on what I can do with Volt? ===		=== Are there any restrictions on what I can do with Volt? ===

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	The AppStudio Server was designed to help with development, but not permanent hosting. Volt is a permanent hosting solution. It provides all the tools you need to either host your app, or provide a backend for a hybrid app or existing server.		The AppStudio Server was designed to help with development, but not permanent hosting. Volt is a permanent hosting solution. It provides all the tools you need to either host your app, or provide a backend for a hybrid app or existing server.

			The nsbapp.com service was retired on April 1, 2017, after being in operation for 7 years. The underlying OS was no longer getting security updates.

	=== Can I continue to use the AppStudio Server? ===		=== Can I continue to use the AppStudio Server? ===