Glossary
Definitions of terms used in AutoSolve documentation.
A
Access Token
A credential used by OneClick/solvers to authenticate with the AutoSolve service. Different from a Bot API Key which is used by bots.
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│ Access Token vs Bot API Key │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Access Token: │
│ └── Used by: Solvers/OneClick │
│ └── Purpose: Solver authentication │
│ │
│ Bot API Key: │
│ └── Used by: Bots │
│ └── Purpose: Bot authentication │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘Account Farming
The process of building trust on Google accounts by using Google services regularly over time. Farmed accounts achieve higher reCaptcha v3 scores.
API Key
A unique identifier used to authenticate requests to the AutoSolve service. See Bot API Key.
AutoSolve
AYCD's captcha solving service that routes captcha challenges to human solvers or AI for completion.
AutoSolve AI
An optional add-on that uses artificial intelligence to solve captchas automatically without human intervention.
AYCD
The company that produces AutoSolve and related tools (AYCD Toolbox, OneClick, etc.).
AYCD Toolbox
The main application hub for AYCD software. Contains access to OneClick and other AYCD tools.
B
Ban
When a website blocks an IP address, account, or browser from accessing the site due to detected suspicious activity.
Bot
Software that automates tasks like purchasing products. Bots integrate with AutoSolve to handle captcha challenges.
Bot API Key
A credential used by bots to send captcha requests to AutoSolve. Each bot should ideally have its own unique key.
Browser Fingerprint
A unique identifier created from browser characteristics (user agent, screen size, plugins, etc.). Consistent fingerprints help maintain account trust.
C
Captcha
"Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart." A challenge-response test used to determine if a user is human.
Captcha Token
The response generated after successfully completing a captcha. This token is sent to the website to prove the challenge was completed.
CapMonster
A third-party captcha solving API. AutoSolve can generate CapMonster-compatible API keys for bots that support CapMonster.
Challenge
The specific task presented by a captcha (e.g., "select all traffic lights").
Checkout
The process of completing a purchase on a website.
D
Datacenter Proxy
A proxy IP address originating from a data center rather than a residential or mobile connection. Generally not recommended for captcha solving due to lower trust scores.
Drop
A scheduled product release, often limited quantity items like sneakers.
E
Empty Solver
A solver browser window that is not logged into any Google account. Used for v2 and GeeTest captchas.
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│ Empty Solver │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Characteristics: │
│ • No Google login │
│ • Works for: v2, GeeTest, hCaptcha │
│ • Simple setup │
│ • No account maintenance │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘F
Farmed Account
A Google account that has been used regularly over time to build trust. Produces higher reCaptcha v3 scores.
Footsites
Retail websites operated by Foot Locker, Inc. including Footlocker, Champs, Eastbay, and Footaction.
G
GeeTest
A captcha type that uses slide puzzles and other interactive challenges. Known for being difficult to solve with automation.
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│ GeeTest Challenge Types │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ • Slide puzzle (most common) │
│ • Icon selection │
│ • Space reasoning │
│ • Character recognition │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘Gmail Solver
A solver browser window that is logged into a Google account. Used for reCaptcha v3 to achieve higher scores.
H
hCaptcha
A captcha service similar to reCaptcha that presents image selection challenges. An alternative to Google's reCaptcha.
Human Solver
A person who manually solves captcha challenges through OneClick browser windows.
I
ISP Proxy
A proxy IP address from an Internet Service Provider, appearing as a residential connection but with datacenter-level speed and reliability. Best for reCaptcha v3.
O
OneClick
AYCD's browser management application used to create and manage solver windows for captcha solving.
P
Pre-harvesting
Solving captchas before they're needed so tokens are ready immediately when requested. Commonly used for reCaptcha v3.
Profile
A saved browser configuration in OneClick that maintains cookies, login state, and settings.
Proxy
An intermediary server that handles web requests on behalf of another computer. Used to appear as different users/locations.
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│ Proxy Types │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Datacenter: │
│ └── Fast, cheap │
│ └── Easily detected │
│ └── Not for v3 │
│ │
│ Residential: │
│ └── Real home IPs │
│ └── Rotating │
│ └── Good for most uses │
│ │
│ ISP: │
│ └── Static residential IPs │
│ └── Best for v3 │
│ └── Premium pricing │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘Q
Queue
The list of pending captcha challenges waiting to be solved.
R
reCaptcha
Google's captcha service. The most common captcha type encountered.
reCaptcha v2
A captcha type that presents image challenges (e.g., "select all buses"). Triggered by checkbox or invisibly.
reCaptcha v3
A score-based captcha that runs invisibly and rates user behavior on a scale of 0.0 to 1.0. Higher scores indicate more human-like behavior.
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│ reCaptcha v3 Score Guide │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 0.9 - 1.0: Very likely human │
│ 0.7 - 0.9: Probably human │
│ 0.5 - 0.7: Uncertain │
│ 0.3 - 0.5: Probably bot │
│ 0.0 - 0.3: Very likely bot │
│ │
│ Sites typically block < 0.5 │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘Residential Proxy
A proxy IP address from a residential Internet Service Provider (home internet). Appears as a normal home user.
Route
A configuration in AutoSolve that directs captcha requests from specific sites to specific solver categories.
S
Site Key
A unique identifier for a website's captcha configuration. Part of the captcha request sent to solving services.
Solve Time
The duration from when a captcha is received to when the solution is returned.
Solver
A browser window or AI service that completes captcha challenges.
Solver Rotation
The method by which AutoSolve distributes captcha challenges across available solvers.
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│ Rotation Methods │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Round-robin: │
│ └── Sequential distribution │
│ └── Equal load per solver │
│ │
│ Performance-based: │
│ └── Faster solvers get more │
│ └── Optimizes for speed │
│ │
│ Random: │
│ └── Random distribution │
│ └── Less predictable │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘T
Task
A single operation in a bot, typically attempting to purchase one product.
Token
See Captcha Token.
Trust Score
A measure of how trustworthy an account/browser appears to captcha services. Higher trust means easier captchas or higher v3 scores.
2Captcha
A third-party captcha solving API. AutoSolve can generate 2Captcha-compatible API keys for bots that support 2Captcha.
V
V2
See reCaptcha v2.
V3
See reCaptcha v3.
W
Warmup
The initial period of using a new Google account to build trust before using it for captcha solving.
WebSocket
A communication protocol that enables real-time, two-way communication between bot and AutoSolve.
Common Abbreviations
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│ ABBREVIATIONS │
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│ │
│ Abbreviation │ Full Term │
│ ─────────────│────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ API │ Application Programming Interface │
│ DC │ Datacenter (proxy type) │
│ ISP │ Internet Service Provider │
│ OOS │ Out of Stock │
│ PD │ Project Destroyer (bot) │
│ Resi │ Residential (proxy type) │
│ v2 │ reCaptcha version 2 │
│ v3 │ reCaptcha version 3 │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Related Resources
- FAQ - Common questions
- Supported Bots - Compatible bots
- Quick Start Guide - Getting started