Best practices for securing your Chainstack endpoint

Chainstack provides you with a secure and easy-to-use platform to deploy and manage blockchain nodes. However, you also need to follow some best practices to ensure the security of your Chainstack endpoint, which is the interface between your code and your node.

Best practices for securing your endpoint

1. Enable 2FA on your Chainstack Account
   
   Before securing your endpoint we have to make sure your Account is safe and sound. Enter your Console -> Settings -> Security -> Enable 2FA. This will add an extra layer of security to your account and even if your data will be compromised, malicious actor won't be able to enter your account.
   
   
2. Enable SSL
   
   SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, a protocol that encrypts the data that is sent and received between your code and your Chainstack endpoint. Enabling SSL helps prevent unauthorized access and tampering of your data in transit. You should always use SSL when communicating with your Chainstack endpoint.
   
   
3. Use Chainstack Key Authentication and Basic Auth wisely
   
   Chainstack uses two methods to authenticate your access to your node: key authentication and basic authentication. Key authentication requires you to provide a unique key that is generated when you create your node. Basic authentication requires you to provide a username and password that are also generated by Chainstack. Both methods are confidential and should not be shared with anyone.
   
   
4. Regularly Update
   
   Keeping your code and software up-to-date is essential for security, as it helps protect against known vulnerabilities and exploits that hackers can use to compromise your system. You should regularly check for and install the latest security patches and updates for your code and software, especially if you are using third-party tools and libraries.
   
   
5. Be cautious when using 3rd Party tools
   
   You should exercise caution when using any third-party tools and libraries, and only use those that are reputable, reliable, and secure. You should also avoid exposing any confidential details, such as your authentication keys, in your code or in any third-party tools.
   
   
6. Whitelist IP
   
   Whitelisting IP addresses is a security measure that allows you to specify which IP addresses are allowed to access your Chainstack endpoint. You can enable and configure IP whitelisting in the Chainstack platform. For more information, please refer to the article IP Address Whitelisting Features.

Conclusion

By following these best practices, you can help ensure the security of your Chainstack endpoint and protect your data and resources.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Chainstack Support with any questions by emailing support@chainstack.com or submitting this form.