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Secure your content with powerful gateway controls.

Gateway Controls

Access Management Interface

System Status
Gateway: private.filebase.io
Mode: Protected Access
Active Tokens: 3
Activity Log
02:15 Auth Success • #A1B2C3
02:12 Access Denied • Invalid
02:09 Auth Success • #D4E5F6
Protected

Why Gateway Access Controls?

Bridge the gap between IPFS's public nature and your private content needs with powerful access control features.

Access Control Layer

Add authentication and authorization mechanisms to your IPFS gateways for secure content delivery.

Content Privacy

Restrict access to specific CIDs and ensure your content is only accessible to authorized users.

Enterprise Ready

Built for enterprise document management, premium content delivery, and compliance requirements.

Compliance Support

Maintain detailed audit logs and access records for regulatory compliance and security tracking.

Flexible Authentication

Choose between query parameters or header-based authentication to match your security needs.

Usage Tracking

Monitor gateway usage, track access patterns, and analyze content delivery metrics.

What do Access Controls do?

Access controls are a crucial component of any secure IPFS gateway implementation.

Authenticated Content Delivery

Secure delivery of subscription-based content through authenticated gateways.

Key Benefits:
  • Restrict access to paying subscribers
  • Prevent unauthorized content sharing
  • Track content access patterns

Multi-Region Access

Control content access based on geographic locations and compliance requirements.

Key Benefits:
  • Region-specific content restrictions
  • Compliance with local regulations
  • Optimized delivery per region

Team Collaboration

Manage access to shared resources across development and content teams.

Key Benefits:
  • Role-based access control
  • Secure asset sharing
  • Team activity monitoring

CDN Integration

Integrate with existing CDN infrastructure while maintaining access controls.

Key Benefits:
  • Seamless CDN compatibility
  • Edge caching support
  • Bandwidth optimization

API Security

Protect API endpoints and service integrations with token-based authentication.

Key Benefits:
  • API rate limiting
  • Token rotation support
  • Request authentication

Enterprise Storage

Secure enterprise-grade storage solution with comprehensive access controls.

Key Benefits:
  • Corporate policy compliance
  • Audit trail logging
  • Integration with SSO

Digital Marketplace

Control access to digital assets and NFTs in marketplace environments.

Key Benefits:
  • Gated content access
  • Preview vs. full access control
  • Purchase verification

Mobile Applications

Secure content delivery for mobile apps with token-based authentication.

Key Benefits:
  • Mobile-optimized delivery
  • Offline access control
  • User session management

AI/ML Data Access

Control how AI/ML agents access and process data lakes stored on IPFS.

Key Benefits:
  • Segmented data access for models
  • Controlled training pipelines
  • Secure model inference

Getting Started

Secure your IPFS gateway in two simple steps.

1

Create an API Token

Set up authentication for your dedicated gateway:

Navigate to the Gateways page in your Filebase dashboard
Click the orange Authorization button in the top-right corner
Use the modal to generate and manage your API tokens
2

Use the API Token

Two simple ways to authenticate your requests:

Authentication Example
// Query Parameter
https://gateway.myfilebase.com/ipfs/QmHash?filebaseGatewayToken=your_token_here

// Request Header
x-filebase-gateway-token: your_token_here

Enterprise Features

Advanced access control features designed for enterprise security and compliance requirements.

Advanced Security

Implement role-based access control, IP whitelisting, and custom security policies for enterprise compliance.

Usage Analytics

Track access patterns, monitor token usage, and analyze content delivery metrics across your organization.

Team Management

Manage access controls across teams with granular permissions and token management capabilities.

Token Lifecycle

Automated token rotation, expiration management, and audit logging for security compliance.

Multi-Region Support

Deploy gateways across multiple regions with consistent access control policies and monitoring.

Enterprise SLA

Dedicated support, guaranteed uptime, and priority access to new features and improvements.

Start securing your content today

Implement powerful access controls for your IPFS gateways in minutes. No complex setup required.

1

Create a dedicated IPFS gateway in your dashboard

2

Configure access controls and generate API tokens

3

Start serving your content securely through your gateway