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Workspace Configuration

The Workspaces page lists the PlaidCloud workspaces you can manage. Use it to create a workspace, edit workspace settings, open the workspace, open dashboards, open the SQL console, view logs and metrics, or apply bulk actions to selected workspaces.

The workspace table includes name, unique ID, version, release channel, status, paused state, cluster, maintenance day, and maintenance time. The table supports search, refresh, row actions, and bulk actions.

Available row actions include:

ActionDescription
ViewOpen read-only workspace details.
EditChange workspace configuration.
DeleteDelete the workspace.
HomeOpen the workspace application.
DashboardsOpen the workspace dashboard service.
SQLOpen the workspace SQL console.
Logs & MetricsOpen operational logs and metrics for the workspace.

Select one or more workspaces to use bulk actions.

Bulk ActionDescription
Set VersionPins selected workspaces to a chosen version. All selected workspaces must use the same release channel.
PausePauses selected workspaces.
UnpauseRestores selected paused workspaces.

Primary settings identify the workspace, assign ownership, and control release behavior.

SettingDescription
NameDisplay name for the workspace.
IDUnique workspace identifier. This becomes part of the workspace identity and is set during creation.
MemoOptional description or administrative note.
OrganizationOrganization that owns the workspace.
OwnerOwner email for the workspace.
Data Center (Cluster)Data center or cluster where the workspace runs.
ReleaseRelease channel: Rapid, Regular, Stable, or No Release (pinned).
VersionSpecific deployed version.
ActiveMarks the workspace as active.
PausedPauses workspace operation without deleting the workspace.
Invite Link LifespanHow long new-user invitation links remain valid. Options are 12 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days, 10 days, and 14 days.
ReleaseTypical Use
RapidReceives updates earliest. Use for workspaces that can accept faster product change.
RegularDefault update cadence for most workspaces.
StableSlower cadence for workspaces that prioritize update stability.
No Release (pinned)Keeps the workspace on the selected version until an administrator changes it.

The maintenance window determines when automatic release updates are applied.

Theming settings customize branding across workspace entry points.

SettingDescription
App LogoLogo shown in the workspace application.
Splash Screen LogoLogo shown on the workspace splash or sign-in screen.
Superset LogoLogo shown in the dashboard service.
Superset Custom ThemesCustom dashboard color themes available to the workspace.

Service settings enable optional applications and supporting services inside the workspace.

SettingDescription
JupyterHubEnables hosted notebook access for workspace users.
Web SQL Console (CloudBeaver)Enables browser-based SQL access.
Dashboards (Apache Superset)Enables the dashboard service.
User Forms & Workflows (Forms Flow)Enables forms and workflow app support.
Changed Data Capture (Apache Flink)Enables changed-data-capture processing.
SFTP Access and Web UIEnables SFTP access and the SFTP web interface.
Use PlaidCloud Proxy DownloadRoutes downloads through the PlaidCloud proxy path.
Activate Vector Database (Weaviate)Enables vector database support.
Activate Custom App SandboxEnables custom app sandbox support.
Activate Project Management AppEnables the project management application.

Some services may require additional provisioning outside the control-plane form before users can use them.

Lakehouse settings control external database connectivity and extra database users.

SettingDescription
Enable External Database AccessAllows external clients to connect to the workspace lakehouse.
Allowed CIDRsComma-separated CIDR ranges that are allowed to connect. Leave blank if no allow list is needed.
Denied CIDRsComma-separated CIDR ranges that are denied.
Additional Lakehouse UsersExtra lakehouse usernames and passwords for database access.

Use the narrowest CIDR ranges that support your users and integrations. Remove unused lakehouse users when access is no longer needed.

Maintenance settings define the workspace’s preferred update window.

SettingDescription
DayDay of week for maintenance: Sunday through Saturday.
TimeTime of day in 15-minute increments.

Release-channel upgrades use the workspace maintenance window. Pinned workspaces are skipped by automatic release-channel upgrades until an administrator selects a new version or channel.