> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://upstash.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Production Checklist

This checklist provides essential recommendations for securing and optimizing your Upstash databases for production workloads.

## Security Features

### Enable Prod Pack

Prod Pack provides enterprise-grade security and monitoring features:

* 99.99% uptime SLA
* SOC-2 Type 2 report available
* Encryption at Rest
* Advanced monitoring (Prometheus, Datadog)
* Multi-Zone High Availability
* High availability for read regions

<Note>
  Prod Pack is available as a \$200/month add-on per database for all paid plans except Free tier.
</Note>

### Enable Credential Protection

Protect your database credentials (Prod Pack feature):

* Credentials are never stored in Upstash infrastructure
* Credentials are displayed only once during enablement
* Console features requiring database access are disabled

<Warning>
  Disabling this feature will permanently revoke current credentials and generate new ones.
</Warning>

### Configure IP Allowlist

Restrict database access to specific IP addresses:

* Available on all plans except Free tier
* Supports IPv4 addresses and CIDR blocks
* Multiple IP ranges can be configured

### Implement Redis ACL

Use Redis Access Control Lists to restrict user access:

* Available on all paid plans
* Create users with minimal required permissions
* Available for both TCP connections and REST API
* Use `ACL RESTTOKEN` command to generate REST tokens

### Enable Multi-Factor Authentication

Enable MFA on your Upstash account for enhanced security:

* Use your existing authentication provider (Google, GitHub, Amazon)
* Consider using a dedicated email/password account for production
* Force MFA for all team members to ensure consistent security
* Regularly review account access and team member permissions

### Secure Credential Management

Follow these best practices:

* Never hardcode credentials in your application code
* Use environment variables or secret management systems
* Reset passwords immediately if credentials are compromised
* Use Read-Only tokens for public-facing applications

## Network Security

### TLS Encryption

TLS is always enabled on Upstash Redis databases.

### VPC Peering (Enterprise)

Connect databases to your VPCs using private IP:

* Database becomes inaccessible from public networks
* Minimizes data transfer costs
* Available for Enterprise customers

## Monitoring & Observability

### Enable Advanced Monitoring

Prod Pack includes comprehensive monitoring:

* Prometheus integration
* Datadog integration
* Extended console metrics (up to one month)

## High Availability & Backup

### Enable Daily Backups

Configure automated daily backups for data protection:

* Available on all paid plans
* Backup retention up to 3 days with Prod Pack
* Hourly backups with customizable retention (Enterprise)

### Global Replication

For global applications, consider using Global Database:

* Distribute data across multiple regions
* Minimize latency for users worldwide
* Enhanced disaster recovery capabilities

## Compliance & Governance

### SOC-2 Compliance

Prod Pack and Enterprise plans include SOC-2 Type 2 compliance:

* Request SOC-2 report from [trust.upstash.com](https://trust.upstash.com/)
* Available for production workloads

### Enterprise Features

For enterprise customers:

* HIPAA compliance available
* SAML SSO integration
* Access logs available
* Custom resource allocation

## Pre-Production Checklist

Before going live, ensure you have:

* [ ] Prod Pack enabled (recommended)
* [ ] Credential Protection enabled
* [ ] IP Allowlist configured
* [ ] MFA enabled on your account
* [ ] Daily backups enabled
* [ ] Monitoring and alerts configured
* [ ] Environment variables secured
* [ ] Error handling tested

## Additional Resources

* [Security Features](/redis/features/security)
* [Prod Pack & Enterprise](/redis/overall/enterprise)
* [Backup & Restore](/redis/features/backup)
* [Global Database](/redis/features/globaldatabase)
* [Monitoring & Metrics](/redis/howto/metricsandcharts)
* [Compliance Information](/common/help/compliance)
* [Professional Support](/common/help/prosupport)

For additional assistance with production deployment, contact our support team at [support@upstash.com](mailto:support@upstash.com).