# Key terms

* `Instance`: A single PieFed server. if you are developing on your local, it will most 
likely be http://127.0.0.1:5000. Otherwise, if you have set up your instance, or for
whichever instance you want to apply (assuming you have the privileges for the 
actions detailed)
* `Local`: By making changes on a local instance, any actions done will be done 
* on that instance.
* `Remote`: By making changes on a local instance, any actions done will be applied
to an external instance.