Step 1: Navigate to User Roles

First things first, head over to the "Authentication" section in the Xano dashboard. Once you're there, click on "User Roles." This is where you can create and manage all the user roles for your app.

Step 2: Define User Roles

Next, hit the "Add Role" button to start defining new user roles. Give each role a name that reflects its access level, like Admin, User, Guest, and so on.

Step 3: Set Permissions

Now, under each role, you'll want to set specific permissions. Think about what each role should be able to do—read, write, delete, update. Xano uses these permissions to control what each user role can and can't do.

Step 1: Secure Endpoints

Go to the "API" section in Xano. Pick any endpoint that needs some extra security. Click on "Security Settings" right next to the endpoint configuration.

Step 2: Require Authentication

Flip the "Authentication Required" switch to "On." This makes sure only authenticated users can access that endpoint.

Step 3: Role-based Access

Decide which roles can access the API endpoint. You can customize this for each endpoint, giving you fine-grained control over who gets in.

Step 1: Data Fields Setup

In the "Database" section, find the data fields that have sensitive info.

Step 2: Enable Encryption

For each sensitive field, turn on encryption by selecting the encryption option in the field's advanced settings. Xano has built-in encryption for things like passwords and credit card numbers.

Step 3: Data Handling

When you're retrieving or storing data through API endpoints, make sure those sensitive fields are encrypted and decrypted properly. Use Xano's built-in methods to make this easy.

Step 1: Access Rate Limiting Settings

In the API section, go to "Rate Limiting" settings. This feature helps protect against abuse by limiting how many requests a user can make in a certain time period.

Step 2: Set Quotas

Set the quotas for each endpoint or for your entire API. Make sure the limits are practical so normal usage isn't affected.

Step 3: Monitor & Adjust

Keep an eye on the rate-limiting metrics that Xano provides. Adjust the settings based on how users are behaving and how your system is performing.

Step 1: Enable Logging

In the settings, turn on logging for your APIs. Xano logs various activities and gives you insights into endpoint usage and user interactions.

Step 2: Define Log Retention

Decide how long you want to keep the logs. Setting a retention policy ensures old logs are regularly purged, keeping the system efficient.

Step 3: Review Insights

Regularly check the logs and monitoring dashboard that Xano provides. Look for any irregularities or potential security issues, and take action if needed.

Step 1: Navigate to CORS Settings

In the API section, open the CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) settings. This is important for managing which domains can access your API.

Step 2: Specify Allowed Origins

Enter the domains that are allowed to make requests to your API. This usually includes your frontend app and trusted third-party services.

Step 3: Define Methods and Headers

Specify which HTTP methods (GET, POST, etc.) and headers are allowed in requests from external origins. This helps prevent unauthorized actions.

Every step in using Xano’s built-in security features ensures that user data stays safe and access is properly limited, creating a secure environment for your app users.