# Shield docs

## Docs

- [Encryption Flow](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/architecture/encryption-flow.md): Deep dive into SHIELD's encryption and decryption process
- [Architecture Overview](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/architecture/overview.md): High-level overview of SHIELD's system architecture
- [Security Considerations](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/architecture/security-considerations.md): Important security information for using and deploying SHIELD
- [Trust Model](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/architecture/trust-model.md): Understanding what you need to trust when using SHIELD
- [Contract Deployment](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/deployment/contract-deployment.md): Deploy Shield contracts to production
- [Database Setup](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/deployment/database-setup.md): Configure PostgreSQL for SHIELD
- [Monitoring](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/deployment/monitoring.md): Monitor SHIELD production deployment
- [Vercel Deployment](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/deployment/vercel.md): Deploy SHIELD frontend to Vercel
- [Access Logs](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/developers/api-reference/access-logs.md): Retrieve access history for policies
- [Authentication](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/developers/api-reference/authentication.md): SIWE-based authentication for SHIELD API
- [Get Policy](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/developers/api-reference/get-policy.md): Retrieve policy and content metadata
- [Rate Limits](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/developers/api-reference/rate-limits.md): API rate limiting policies
- [Store Metadata](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/developers/api-reference/store-metadata.md): API for storing policy metadata
- [Environment Variables](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/developers/environment-variables.md): Complete reference for all environment variables
- [Local Setup](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/developers/local-setup.md): Set up SHIELD for local development
- [Contract Deployment](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/developers/smart-contracts/deployment.md): Deploy Shield contract to Base
- [Shield Contract](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/developers/smart-contracts/shield-contract.md): Smart contract for access control
- [Contract Verification](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/developers/smart-contracts/verification.md): Verify Shield contract on BaseScan
- [Introduction](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/getting-started/introduction.md): Learn about SHIELD - decentralized, end-to-end encrypted file sharing for web3
- [Quickstart](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/getting-started/quickstart.md): Get started with SHIELD in under 5 minutes
- [Changelog](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/reference/changelog.md): SHIELD version history
- [Error Codes](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/reference/error-codes.md): Complete list of SHIELD error codes and messages
- [Glossary](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/reference/glossary.md): Web3 and SHIELD terminology explained
- [Accessing Content](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/user-guide/accessing-content.md): How recipients can access content shared via SHIELD
- [Creating Secure Links](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/user-guide/creating-secure-links.md): Learn how to create encrypted, access-controlled content on SHIELD
- [Managing Links](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/user-guide/managing-links.md): View, monitor, and revoke your secure links
- [Upgrading Plans](https://docs.shieldhq.xyz/user-guide/upgrading-plans.md): Upgrade to Shield Pro with USDC on Base

## Optional

- [Github](https://github.com/Babs0022/SHIELD)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/S4j9TpHCnW)