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sidebar_position, title
| sidebar_position | title |
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| 2 | Operating Modes |
Operating Modes
Reflector operates in two distinct modes to accommodate different use cases and security requirements.
Public Mode
Public mode provides immediate access to core transcription features without requiring authentication.
Features Available
- File Upload: Process audio files
- Live Transcription: Stream audio from microphone
- Basic Processing: Transcription and diarization
- Temporary Storage: Temporary data retention (configurable)
Limitations
- No persistent storage
- No meeting rooms
- Limited to single-user sessions
- No team collaboration features
Use Cases
- Quick transcription needs
- Testing and evaluation
- Individual users
- Public demonstrations
Private Mode
Private mode unlocks the full potential of Reflector with authentication and persistent storage.
Additional Features
- Virtual Meeting Rooms: Whereby and Daily.co integration
- Team Collaboration: Share transcripts with team
- Persistent Storage: Long-term transcript archive
- Meeting History: Search and browse past transcripts
- Custom Integration: Webhooks and API access
- User Management: Role-based access control
Authentication Options
Authentik Integration
Enterprise-grade SSO with support for:
- SAML 2.0
- OAuth 2.0 / OIDC
- LDAP / Active Directory
- Multi-factor authentication
Room Management
Virtual rooms provide dedicated spaces for meetings:
- Persistent URLs: Same link for recurring meetings
- Access Control: Invite-only or open rooms
- Recording Consent: Automatic consent management
- Custom Settings: Per-room configuration
Mode Selection
The mode is determined by your deployment configuration:
# Public Mode (no authentication)
AUTH_BACKEND=none
# Private Mode (with authentication)
AUTH_BACKEND=jwt
See Authentication Setup for configuring JWT authentication.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Public Mode | Private Mode |
|---|---|---|
| File Upload | ✅ | ✅ |
| Live Transcription | ✅ | ✅ |
| Speaker Diarization | ✅ | ✅ |
| Summarization | ✅ | ✅ |
| Meeting Rooms | ❌ | ✅ |
| Persistent Storage | ❌ | ✅ |
| Team Collaboration | ❌ | ✅ |
| API Access | Limited | Full |
| User Management | ❌ | ✅ |
| Custom Branding | ❌ | ✅ |
| Meeting History | ❌ | ✅ |
| Webhooks | ❌ | ✅ |
Security Considerations
Public Mode Security
- File size restrictions
- Automatic cleanup of old data
Private Mode Security
- Access control lists
- Data retention policies
Choosing the Right Mode
Choose Public Mode if:
- You need quick, one-time transcriptions
- You're evaluating Reflector
- You don't need persistent storage
- You're processing non-sensitive content
Choose Private Mode if:
- You need team collaboration
- You require persistent storage
- You're processing sensitive content
- You need meeting room functionality
- You want searchable meeting history