> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://academy.dnanexus.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://academy.dnanexus.com/interactivecloudcomputing/ttyd-vs-cloud-workstation.md). # TTYD vs Cloud Workstation ## TTYD vs Cloud Workstation |


| TTYD | Cloud Workstation | | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Purpose | To have terminal access in your web browser | sets up a virtual workstation that lets you access and work with data stored on the DNAnexus Platform | | Time Limits | Have to manually terminate/ does not have an input for a time limit | Time limit is an input. | | Snapshots | None | Can save snapshots | | SSH | Does not need SSH Access | Does need SSH access | | Common Uses | CLI operations and to launch https apps within the web browser | Used for analysis of platform data and testing applets, since the environment is what is opened when launching an app or applet | ### Resources [Full Documentation](https://documentation.dnanexus.com/) To create a support ticket if there are technical issues: 1. Go to the Help header (same section where Projects and Tools are) inside the platform 2. Select “Contact Support” 3. Fill in the Subject and Message to submit a support ticket.