Glossary
Short definitions of the terms used throughout the Pgyer documentation, with links to the full docs for each concept.
This page collects the terms that come up most often in Pgyer's documentation, each with a one-line definition and a link to the full reference. Start here when you run into something unfamiliar.
Platform & Account
| Term | Chinese | Description |
|---|---|---|
| App | 应用 | A product record on Pgyer. iOS and Android are tracked separately, identified by package name / Bundle ID. |
| Build | 构建 / 版本 | A versioned upload of an app, tracked by version code and build number. See Build Version Switch. |
| Download Page | 下载页 | The install landing page testers open after scanning the QR code or opening the link. See App Settings. |
| Short Link | 短链 | The shortened URL for the download page; can be customized. |
| Install Password | 安装密码 | A passcode that gates access to the download page. |
| Team | 团队 | An organizational unit for multiple members to manage a shared set of apps. |
| Real-Name Verification | 实名认证 | Identity information submitted as required by mainland China regulations. See Real-Name Verification. |
| Credentials | 资质文件 | Regulatory permits or licenses required for certain app categories. See Real-Name Verification. |
iOS
| Term | Chinese | Description |
|---|---|---|
| UDID | UDID | The unique identifier of an iOS device; required up front for Ad Hoc distribution. See Getting UDID. |
| Bundle ID | Bundle ID | The unique identifier of an iOS app, configured in the Apple Developer portal. |
| Provisioning Profile | 描述文件 | The authorization file that links certificate, devices, and Bundle ID — embedded in the IPA. |
| Ad Hoc | Ad Hoc | Signing for pre-registered UDIDs; shown as "Beta Build" on Pgyer. See Signing Certificate Types. |
| In-House | In-House | Enterprise-account signing that installs on any iOS device; shown as "Enterprise Build" on Pgyer. |
| App Store | App Store | Signing used for App Store submission; only installable through the App Store. |
| P12 Certificate | P12 证书 | The iOS signing certificate exported from Keychain, containing the private key. |
Android
| Term | Chinese | Description |
|---|---|---|
| APK | APK | The Android install package format — Pgyer's basic distribution unit. |
| AAB | Android App Bundle | Google Play's newer publish format; not supported by Pgyer. See Android Signing & Packaging. |
| Keystore | Keystore | The file that stores signing keys; required to build release APKs. |
| applicationId | applicationId | The unique Android package name; together with the signature it determines overwrite-install eligibility. |
| Signature Scheme V1/V2/V3 | V1 / V2 / V3 签名 | Android's four generations of signature schemes, each backward compatible. |
| Channel Build | 渠道包 | A single base APK tagged with different channel identifiers for install-source analytics. See App Channel. |
Distribution & Notifications
| Term | Chinese | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beta Build | 内测版 | Ad Hoc or non-store signed builds targeted at specific testers. |
| Enterprise Build | 企业版 | In-House signed iOS builds that install on any device. |
| Forced Update | 强制更新 | A policy that redirects users on older versions to the latest download page. |
| Allowlist / Blocklist | 白名单 / 黑名单 | Restrictions on which testers can access the download page. |
| Webhook | Webhook | An HTTP callback fired by app events such as new build releases. See Webhook. |
| API Key | API Key | The authentication credential for calls to Pgyer's open API. See Open API. |
Billing
| Term | Chinese | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Download Fee | 下载费 | Metered charges that apply once the free download quota is exceeded. See Download Fee. |
| Accelerated Download | 加速下载 | A paid capability that speeds up installer delivery via CDN. |
| Invoice | 发票 | Tax documentation issued after top-up or consumption. See Invoice Application. |
End-User FAQ
Common questions end users have when installing apps distributed via Pgyer: install methods, error messages, third-party app restrictions, and cellular data limits.
SDK Archive Notice
Pgyer's SDK has been discontinued since 2023. This page lists the recommended replacements for each SDK capability, to help existing integrations migrate.