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Quickstart

Get started with EntryGuard in minutes. This guide walks you through the essential steps from registration to your first IP whitelisting session.

Overview​

EntryGuard allows you to temporarily whitelist IP addresses on cloud resources like AWS Security Groups. Sessions automatically expire and revoke access, ensuring security without manual cleanup.

Setup Flow​

StepActionWhoGuide
1Register your organizationAnyoneRegister
2Add cloud credentialsAdminCloud Credentials
3Add cloud resourcesAdminAdd Resources
4Create rolesAdminCreate Roles
5Invite usersAdminInvite Users
6Start a sessionAny userStart Session

1. Register Your Organization​

  1. Go to the EntryGuard registration page.
  2. Fill in the form:
    • Organization Name (e.g., "Acme Inc.")
    • Email (e.g., "[email protected]")
    • Your Name (e.g., "John Doe")
    • Password (min. 8 characters)
  3. Click Get Started.

You'll be logged in automatically and taken to your dashboard. A verification email will be sent to confirm your account.

Learn more about registration →

2. Add Cloud Credentials (Admin)​

  1. Navigate to Credentials under the Admin section in the sidebar.
  2. Click Add Credential.
  3. Enter a Name (e.g., "AWS Production"), select AWS as the Provider, and enter your Access Key ID and Secret Access Key.
  4. Click Create.

Credentials are encrypted with AES-256-GCM and verified automatically in the background.

Learn more about cloud credentials →

3. Add Cloud Resources (Admin)​

  1. Navigate to Resources under the Admin section in the sidebar.
  2. Click Add Resource.
  3. Fill in the resource details: Name, Credential, Provider, Resource Type, Resource Identifier, and port/protocol settings.
  4. Click Create.

Learn more about adding resources →

4. Create Roles (Admin)​

  1. Navigate to Roles under the Admin section in the sidebar.
  2. Click Add Role.
  3. Enter a Name and Description, then click Create.
  4. Use the Add resource... dropdown to assign resources to the role.
  5. Use the Add user... dropdown to assign users to the role.

Learn more about roles →

5. Invite Users (Admin)​

  1. Navigate to Users under the Admin section in the sidebar.
  2. Click Add User.
  3. Enter the user's Email and Name, and optionally check Admin.
  4. Click Create.

The user receives an email invitation to set their password and join your organization.

Learn more about inviting users →

6. Start a Session​

  1. Navigate to Sessions in the sidebar.
  2. Select a session duration from the dropdown (1h, 2h, 4h, 8h, 12h, or 24h).
  3. Click Start Session.

EntryGuard automatically detects your IP address and whitelists it on all your assigned resources. When the session expires (or you click Stop), access is automatically revoked.

Learn more about sessions →

Next Steps​