User Guides

Step-by-step guides to help you get the most out of Sivvy's security platform.

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Getting Started

Essential guides for new users

Account Setup

Learn how to create your Sivvy account, verify your email, and set up your first security profile.

  • Create a new account
  • Email verification process
  • Initial dashboard tour
  • Account security settings
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IP Allowlist Setup

Configure your first IP allowlist to protect your applications from unauthorized access.

  • Add your current IP address
  • Configure CIDR blocks
  • Label and organize IPs
  • Test allowlist functionality
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First Website Monitor

Set up your first website monitor to track uptime, performance, and SSL certificate status.

  • Add a website URL
  • Configure check intervals
  • Set up notifications
  • View monitoring dashboard
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Integration Guides

Platform-specific integration tutorials

WordPress Protection

Protect your WordPress admin area and login pages with IP allowlists.

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Laravel Middleware

Create Laravel middleware for automatic IP protection across your application.

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Node.js Express

Implement IP protection in your Express.js applications with custom middleware.

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Advanced Configuration

Expert guides for advanced users and developers

Webhook Configuration

Set up real-time notifications for monitoring events and security alerts.

What you'll learn:

  • Webhook URL configuration
  • Event filtering and customization
  • Authentication and security
  • Testing webhook delivery
  • Error handling and retries
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CIDR Block Management

Advanced IP range management using CIDR notation for team and office networks.

What you'll learn:

  • CIDR notation basics
  • Subnet calculation
  • Office network configuration
  • Dynamic IP management
  • Best practices for teams
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SSL Certificate Monitoring

Monitor SSL certificate expiration and validity across all your websites.

What you'll learn:

  • Automatic SSL checking
  • Expiration alerts
  • Certificate chain validation
  • Multi-domain certificates
  • Integration with cert managers
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Best Practices

Security recommendations and optimization tips

Security Best Practices

  • Use the principle of least privilege
  • Regularly audit your IP allowlists
  • Implement monitoring for all critical services
  • Set up redundant notification channels
  • Keep your API keys secure and rotated
  • Use CIDR blocks for office networks
  • Enable two-factor authentication

Performance Optimization

  • Cache API responses when possible
  • Use appropriate monitoring intervals
  • Implement proper error handling
  • Monitor your API rate limits
  • Use webhooks for real-time updates
  • Optimize webhook response times
  • Configure appropriate timeouts

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