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Tokens, Allowlists, and requireMention

Combine tokens, allowFrom allowlists, and group requireMention to control who can reach your assistant.

Three Tools, One Goal

To control who reaches your assistant, you combine three things: tokens, allowlists, and required mentions. Together they form your front line. 🔐

What Tokens Do

A token is a secret that proves a channel or client is allowed to connect to your Gateway. Keep it private, like a house key.

All lessons in this course

  1. Why Guardrails Matter
  2. Tokens, Allowlists, and requireMention
  3. The Gateway Security Docs
  4. Remote Access via SSH and Tailscale
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