> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://aurora-labs.gitbook.io/aurora-cloud-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://aurora-labs.gitbook.io/aurora-cloud-documentation/run-your-own-virtual-chain/overview-of-aurora-cloud.md).

# Overview of Aurora Cloud

[Aurora Cloud](https://auroracloud.dev/) is the platform facilitating the management of your Virtual Chains.

*To learn more about Aurora, start with* [Welcome to Aurora](/aurora-cloud-documentation/welcome/readme.md)

On Aurora Cloud you can monitor your chain, access its parameters, explore, enable and configure add-ons, all from one simple interface.

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There are 8 major components to Aurora Cloud, all supported by default by all virtual chains:

1. **Chain customisation**
2. **Permissions management**
3. **Gas abstraction**
4. **On/offramp**
5. **Oracle**
6. **Integration with Centralised Exchanges**
7. **Bridge support**
8. **Access to global liquidity through Defuse**