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Client Configuration

For Users

When you are logging in, your Synapse credentials can be stored using the rememberMe parameter. You should use the rememberMe feature only if you are on a personal computer where you are the only Synapse user. Visit the Python client docs and client docs for examples.

For Developers

Customize the Synapse Configuration File

Synapse configuration parameters for frequently used client-interactions can be set in a configuration file. By default, the file is in the user’s home directory and is called .synapseConfig. For example, you can set:

  • A new cache location

  • Third party credentials to access files stored outside of Synapse (e.g. AWS-S3, etc.)

  • Your Synapse credentials, preferably in the form of an access token

Note the period at the beginning of the file name that makes it a hidden system file on Linux-like operating systems, since it will contain sensitive information.

When you install the Synapse Python client, a .synapseConfig file filled with examples should appear in your home directory if a configuration file is not already present. You can uncomment and fill out the parameters of interest. A copy of the default .synapseConfig template can also be obtained here.

See the following for more information on managing credentials in the .synapseConfig