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# Private Vs Public

When interacting with the API, you’ll notice that many endpoints require a mode to be specified in the path. Where `mode` can either be **`public`** or **`private`**

* **Private Mode**: The browser session is hosted and secured by us.
* **Public Mode**: The browser session is hosted by any external **provider**, which means it might not have the same level of security as private hosting. **Public mode should only be used for non-sensitive tasks**, where user data, cookies, or logins are not involved. Tasks like general browsing or simple automation that doesn't require secure handling of information are suitable for public sessions.