> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dotportion.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Frequently Asked Questions

> Answers to common questions about DotPortion, workflows, nodes, executions, security, and platform usage.

# Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="What is DotPortion, and who is it for?">
    DotPortion is a **no-code API builder and workflow orchestration platform** that lets you design, test, version, and deploy APIs visually using nodes.

    It’s built for:

    * Startup founders
    * Backend & full-stack developers
    * Internal tooling teams
    * Product teams building APIs without boilerplate
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  <Accordion title="How does DotPortion differ from tools like Postman, n8n, or backend frameworks?">
    DotPortion is **not just an API client or automation tool**.

    * Unlike Postman, DotPortion **creates and hosts APIs**
    * Unlike traditional frameworks, you **don’t write boilerplate code**
    * Unlike automation tools, workflows are **request-driven APIs**, not cron jobs

    You visually define:

    * Request parameters
    * Business logic
    * Database operations
    * Authentication
    * Response formatting
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  <Accordion title="What is a workflow in DotPortion?">
    A workflow is a **visual execution graph** that represents how an API request is processed.

    Each workflow:

    * Starts with an API trigger
    * Passes data through connected nodes
    * Executes nodes sequentially or conditionally
    * Returns a structured HTTP response
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  <Accordion title="What are nodes, and how do they work?">
    Nodes are the **building blocks** of a workflow.\
    Each node performs a single responsibility, such as:

    * Reading request parameters
    * Running logic or conditions
    * Querying a database
    * Generating JWTs
    * Formatting responses

    Data flows between nodes automatically based on connections.
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  <Accordion title="Can I write custom logic or code inside DotPortion?">
    Yes. DotPortion supports **custom logic nodes** where you can write controlled JavaScript logic.

    * Runs in a secure sandbox
    * No access to the underlying system
    * Ideal for transformations, validations, and calculations
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  <Accordion title="How is data passed between nodes?">
    Each node receives input from:

    * The request
    * Previous nodes’ outputs

    Outputs are available as structured JSON and can be referenced dynamically in downstream nodes.
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  <Accordion title="Does DotPortion support databases?">
    Yes. DotPortion supports database nodes with:

    * Secure credential management
    * Dynamic queries
    * Read & write operations

    Supported databases may vary by plan and region.
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  <Accordion title="How does authentication work?">
    DotPortion supports authentication via:

    * API keys
    * JWT generation & validation
    * Custom auth logic using nodes

    Authentication can be enforced per workflow.
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  <Accordion title="Is version control supported?">
    Yes. DotPortion includes **workflow versioning**, allowing you to:

    * Track changes
    * Roll back to previous versions
    * Maintain staging and production flows
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  <Accordion title="How are workflows deployed?">
    Once a workflow is ready:

    * You deploy it with a single click
    * DotPortion provisions and hosts the API
    * Each deployment gets a stable endpoint
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  <Accordion title="What happens if a workflow fails during execution?">
    If a node fails:

    * Execution stops immediately
    * Errors are logged with node-level details
    * You can inspect inputs, outputs, and failure reasons
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  <Accordion title="How do I debug workflows?">
    DotPortion provides:

    * Step-by-step execution logs
    * Node-level input/output inspection
    * Error tracing for failed executions
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  <Accordion title="Is user data stored or used for training AI models?">
    No.

    * API request data is **not used for training**
    * Execution data is retained only for debugging and logs
    * Credentials are securely encrypted
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  <Accordion title="Where is DotPortion hosted?">
    DotPortion infrastructure is hosted on **secure cloud providers** with industry-standard practices for availability, isolation, and encryption.
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  <Accordion title="Are there rate limits?">
    Yes. Rate limits depend on your plan and usage tier.

    Limits help ensure platform stability and fair usage.
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  <Accordion title="How do I report bugs or issues?">
    If you find a bug:

    * Share details in the community
    * Include workflow screenshots or JSON
    * Mention the node where it occurred

    Our team actively monitors reports.
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  <Accordion title="How do I request new features or nodes?">
    We actively build based on user feedback.

    Feature requests can include:

    * New nodes
    * Integrations
    * Execution improvements
    * UI/UX enhancements

    Share your ideas in the community.
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  <Accordion title="Does DotPortion guarantee uptime or SLAs?">
    During beta, we do not provide formal SLAs.

    Stability and reliability are top priorities, and uptime guarantees may be introduced in enterprise plans.
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  <Accordion title="I have a question that isn’t listed here">
    You can:

    * Ask in the community
    * Reach out to support at [support@dotportion.com](mailto:support@dotportion.com)

    We’re happy to help.
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