remove v2 stuff and minor cleanup and fix links (#107)

Author: Frooodle

docs/Configuration/Configuration.md

@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ Stirling PDF determines the interface language using this priority order:
 
 To force a specific default language regardless of browser settings, users must manually select it via the language globe icon.
 
-> 💡 **Tip**: Set `SYSTEM_DEFAULTLOCALE` to your organization's primary language. Users can always override it using the language selector in the top-right corner.
+> **Tip**: Set `SYSTEM_DEFAULTLOCALE` to your organization's primary language. Users can always override it using the language selector in the top-right corner.
 
 ### File Upload Limits
 

docs/Configuration/System and Security.md

@@ -136,65 +136,6 @@ java -jar Stirling-PDF.jar
 
 ---
 
-## Split Deployment Configuration
-
-Stirling PDF supports separating frontend and backend for better scalability and deployment flexibility.
-
-### Deployment Modes
-
-Configure deployment mode via the `MODE` environment variable:
-
-| Mode | Description | Use Case |
-|------|-------------|----------|
-| `BOTH` | Frontend + Backend (default) | Single container deployment |
-| `BACKEND` | Backend only | API service, split deployment |
-| `FRONTEND` | Frontend only | Static frontend serving |
-
-### Frontend URL Configuration
-
-When using split deployment or load balancers, configure the frontend URL for generating links:
-
-```yaml
-system:
-  frontendUrl: 'https://pdf.example.com'
-```
-
-**Environment Variable:**
-```bash
-SYSTEM_FRONTENDURL=https://pdf.example.com
-```
-
-**Use Cases:**
-- Email invite links point to correct frontend
-- Download links reference proper URL
-- API responses include frontend URLs
-
-### CORS Configuration
-
-When frontend and backend are on different domains, enable CORS:
-
-```yaml
-system:
-  corsAllowedOrigins:
-    - 'https://pdf.example.com'
-    - 'https://pdf-staging.example.com'
-```
-
-**Environment Variable:**
-```bash
-SYSTEM_CORSALLOWEDORIGINS=https://pdf.example.com,https://pdf-staging.example.com
-```
-
-**Security Best Practices:**
-- Only specify trusted origins
-- Never use wildcard (`*`) in production
-- Always use HTTPS in production
-- Keep list minimal
-
-**Learn more:** [Security - CORS Configuration](../Functionality/Security#cors-configuration)
-
----
-
 ## Server Certificates
 
 Stirling PDF can auto-generate certificates for the "Sign with Stirling PDF" feature.
@@ -473,8 +414,6 @@ customFiles/
     system:
       defaultLocale: 'en-US' # Set the default language (e.g. 'de-DE', 'fr-FR', etc)
       googlevisibility: false # 'true' to allow Google visibility (via robots.txt), 'false' to disallow
-      corsAllowedOrigins: []  # Add frontend URLs for split deployment
-      frontendUrl: ''         # Set for split deployment
       serverCertificate:
         enabled: true
         organizationName: Stirling-PDF
@@ -516,30 +455,10 @@ customFiles/
     environment:
       DISABLE_ADDITIONAL_FEATURES: false
       SECURITY_ENABLELOGIN: true
-      SYSTEM_CORSALLOWEDORIGINS: https://pdf.example.com
-      SYSTEM_FRONTENDURL: https://pdf.example.com
       SECURITY_JWT_PERSISTENCE: true
       SYSTEM_SERVERCERTIFICATE_ENABLED: true
     ```
   </TabItem>
-  <TabItem value="split-deployment" label="Split Deployment">
-    **Backend Container:**
-    ```yaml
-    environment:
-      MODE: BACKEND
-      DISABLE_ADDITIONAL_FEATURES: false
-      SECURITY_ENABLELOGIN: true
-      SYSTEM_CORSALLOWEDORIGINS: https://pdf.example.com
-      SYSTEM_FRONTENDURL: https://pdf.example.com
-    ```
-
-    **Frontend Container:**
-    ```yaml
-    environment:
-      MODE: FRONTEND
-      VITE_API_BASE_URL: http://backend:8080
-    ```
-  </TabItem>
 </Tabs>
 
 ---

docs/FAQ.md

@@ -108,5 +108,5 @@ To disable authentication in the with-login version:
   </TabItem>
 </Tabs>
 
-For more details, see the [System and Security Configuration](./Configuration/System%20and%20Security.md#disabling-login) documentation.
+For more details, see the [System and Security Configuration](./Configuration/System%20and%20Security.md#running-without-authentication) documentation.
 

docs/Functionality/Mobile-Scanner.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ description: Scan documents from your mobile phone and upload them directly to y
 
 The Mobile Scanner lets you scan documents using your phone camera and upload them directly to your Stirling PDF instance. Generate a QR code on your desktop, scan it with your phone, and your photos are transferred automatically  - no cables, no cloud services, no manual file handling. 
 
-Depending on your [server settings](/Configuration/Mobile-Scanner), uploaded images can be automatically converted to PDF with configurable page format, resolution, and scaling options.
+Depending on your [server settings](../Configuration/Mobile-Scanner.md), uploaded images can be automatically converted to PDF with configurable page format, resolution, and scaling options.
 
 ## How It Works
 
@@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ Depending on your [server settings](/Configuration/Mobile-Scanner), uploaded ima
 
 ## Configuration
 
-See [Mobile Scanner Configuration](/Configuration/Mobile-Scanner) for enable/disable and PDF conversion settings.
+See [Mobile Scanner Configuration](../Configuration/Mobile-Scanner.md) for enable/disable and PDF conversion settings.

docs/Functionality/Multi-Tool.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ description: Visual page editor for PDF manipulation
 
 Multi-Tool is Stirling PDF's visual page editor. Upload PDFs and manipulate pages directly - rotate, reorder, delete, split, and insert pages or files.
 
-:::tip V2.0 Feature
+:::tip
 Multi-Tool uses browser file storage so you can upload files once and work with them without re-uploading.
 :::
 

docs/Functionality/Read-and-Annotate.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ description: Interactive PDF viewer with annotation tools for reading and markup
 
 Interactive PDF viewer and annotation system. Read PDFs directly in your browser while adding comments, highlights, drawings, shapes, and other markup.
 
-:::tip V2.0 Feature
+:::tip
 Built with **[EmbedPDF](https://www.embedpdf.com/)**, an advanced open-source PDF viewer with full support for PDF annotation standards.
 :::
 

docs/Functionality/Security/Certificate-Signing.md

@@ -267,6 +267,6 @@ Ensure `SYSTEM_SERVERCERTIFICATE_ENABLED=true` is set. Check logs with `docker l
 
 ## Related
 
-- [System and Security Settings](../../Configuration/System%20and%20Security#signature-validation)
+- [System and Security Settings](../../Configuration/System%20and%20Security.md#signature-validation)
 - [Sign (Handwritten)](./Sign.md)
-- [Settings Changes (V2)](../../Migration/Settings-Changes#pdf-signature-validation)
+- [Settings Changes](../../Migration/Settings-Changes.md#pdf-signature-validation)

docs/Migration/Breaking-Changes.md

@@ -715,7 +715,7 @@ WARN: Unknown configuration key: premium.proFeatures.googleDrive
 
 **Symptom:** Custom navbar/homepage not appearing.
 
-**Solution:** Template system removed. Use in-app settings or custom CSS instead. See [Template Customization](#-template-customization-system-removed).
+**Solution:** Template system removed. Use in-app settings or custom CSS instead.
 
 ---
 

docs/Migration/New-Features.md

@@ -134,72 +134,6 @@ After installation:
 
 ---
 
-## 🔀 Split Deployment Architecture
-
-**NEW:** Deploy frontend and backend separately for better scalability.
-
-### What's New
-
-Three deployment modes:
-
-#### 1. Unified Mode (Default)
-Single container with frontend + backend together.
-
-```bash
-docker run -d \
-  -p 8080:8080 \
-  stirlingtools/stirling-pdf:latest
-```
-
-#### 2. Split Mode
-Frontend and backend in separate containers.
-
-**Backend:**
-```bash
-docker run -d \
-  -e MODE=BACKEND \
-  -p 8081:8080 \
-  stirlingtools/stirling-pdf:latest
-```
-
-**Frontend:**
-```bash
-docker run -d \
-  -e MODE=FRONTEND \
-  -e VITE_API_BASE_URL=http://backend:8080 \
-  -p 8080:8080 \
-  stirlingtools/stirling-pdf:latest
-```
-
-#### 3. Backend-Only Mode
-Use as API-only service.
-
-```bash
-docker run -d \
-  -e MODE=BACKEND \
-  -p 8080:8080 \
-  stirlingtools/stirling-pdf:latest
-```
-
-### Benefits
-
-- **Independent Scaling:** Scale frontend and backend separately
-- **CDN Integration:** Serve static frontend from CDN
-- **Development:** Work on frontend without running backend
-- **Security:** Separate concerns, different security zones
-
-### CORS Configuration
-
-New settings for split deployment:
-
-```yaml
-system:
-  corsAllowedOrigins: ['https://pdf.example.com']
-  frontendUrl: 'https://pdf.example.com'
-```
-
-**Learn More:** [Docker Installation - Split Mode](../Installation/Docker%20Install#split-deployment-advanced-users)
-
 ---
 
 ## ⌨️ Custom Keyboard Shortcuts
@@ -692,7 +626,6 @@ ui:
 - ✉️ **Email Invitations** - Streamlined user onboarding
 - ⌨️ **Custom Keyboard Shortcuts** - Quick tool access
 - 🔄 **Enhanced Session Management** - Better token management with rotation
-- 🏗️ **Split Deployment** - Scale frontend and backend independently
 
 ---
 

docs/Migration/Settings-Changes.md

@@ -66,33 +66,6 @@ system:
 
 ---
 
-### Split Deployment Support
-
-**New settings added:**
-
-```yaml
-system:
-  corsAllowedOrigins: [] # NEW in V2
-  frontendUrl: '' # NEW in V2
-```
-
-**What it does:**
-- `corsAllowedOrigins`: Allow frontend from different origin
-- `frontendUrl`: Base URL for generating invite links
-
-**Migration:** Leave empty for unified deployment (default).
-
-**Example split deployment:**
-```yaml
-system:
-  corsAllowedOrigins: ['https://pdf.example.com']
-  frontendUrl: 'https://pdf.example.com'
-```
-
-**Learn more:** [Docker Installation - Split Mode](../Installation/Docker%20Install#split-deployment-advanced-users)
-
----
-
 ### Enhanced JWT Configuration
 
 **Changed settings:**
@@ -265,8 +238,6 @@ Use this checklist when upgrading your `settings.yml`:
 - [ ] **Add `ui.logoStyle: classic`** if you want to explicitly set logo
 - [ ] **Configure `security.validation`** if you need custom signature validation
 - [ ] **Set `system.serverCertificate`** options if needed
-- [ ] **Add `system.corsAllowedOrigins`** if using split deployment
-- [ ] **Set `system.frontendUrl`** if using split deployment
 - [ ] **Enable `mail.enableInvites`** if you want email invitations
 
 ---
@@ -289,10 +260,6 @@ SYSTEM_SERVERCERTIFICATE_ENABLED=true
 SYSTEM_SERVERCERTIFICATE_ORGANIZATIONNAME="My Company"
 SYSTEM_SERVERCERTIFICATE_VALIDITY=365
 
-# Split deployment
-SYSTEM_CORSALLOWEDORIGINS=https://pdf.example.com
-SYSTEM_FRONTENDURL=https://pdf.example.com
-
 # JWT
 SECURITY_JWT_PERSISTENCE=true
 SECURITY_JWT_ENABLEKEYROTATION=true