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

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Security Features

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Enable Prod Pack

Prod Pack provides enterprise-grade security and monitoring features:
  • 99.99% uptime SLA
  • SOC-2 Type 2 report available
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Encryption at Rest
  • Advanced monitoring (Prometheus, Datadog)
  • High availability for read regions
Prod Pack is available as a $200/month add-on per database for all paid plans except Free tier.

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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
Disabling this feature will permanently revoke current credentials and generate new ones.

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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

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Implement Redis ACL

Use Redis Access Control Lists to restrict user access:
  • Create users with minimal required permissions
  • Available for both TCP connections and REST API
  • Use ACL RESTTOKEN command to generate REST tokens

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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

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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

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Network Security

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TLS Encryption

TLS is always enabled on Upstash Redis databases.

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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

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Monitoring & Observability

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Enable Advanced Monitoring

Prod Pack includes comprehensive monitoring:
  • Prometheus integration
  • Datadog integration
  • Extended console metrics (up to one month)

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High Availability & Backup

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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)

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Global Replication

For global applications, consider using Global Database:
  • Distribute data across multiple regions
  • Minimize latency for users worldwide
  • Enhanced disaster recovery capabilities

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Compliance & Governance

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SOC-2 Compliance

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

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Enterprise Features

For enterprise customers:
  • HIPAA compliance available
  • SAML SSO integration
  • Access logs available
  • Custom resource allocation

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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

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Additional Resources

For additional assistance with production deployment, contact our support team at support@upstash.com.