Onboarding
Onboarding to cside only takes a few minutes. It's easy! After signing up, cside will guide you through a few quick steps to get your account configured and your first domain protected.
Already onboarded?
If you've already completed the onboarding process, skip ahead to Adding your Domain or Adding the cside Script.
Onboarding steps
Verify your email
After signing up, you'll be prompted to verify your email address. This confirms ownership of the email you provided.
- Enter the 6-digit code sent to your inbox
- The code expires in 15 minutes. Click "Resend Email" if needed
- Alternatively, click the "Verify your Email" button in the email to verify directly
Tell us about you
Provide some basic information about your use case. This helps cside determine whether a self-service plan fits your needs or if you should connect with an expert.
Select your plan
Choose the plan that best fits your needs:
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 1 domain, email alerts, AI-powered script insights, up to 5,000 page views/mo, 1 payment page |
| Business | From $99/mo | Deep source analysis, 30-day history, script rollbacks, automated threat blocking, up to 100,000 page views/mo, 2 payment pages |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom page views and payment pages, SSO integrations, dedicated support |
Application review
Depending on your selected plan:
- Free plans: Require a brief application review before access is granted
- Business plans: Add payment details and start using cside immediately
- Enterprise plans: Our sales team will contact you to discuss a tailored solution
Add your domain (optional)
You can add your first domain during onboarding or skip this step and do it later.
Domain configuration:
- Enter your domain (e.g.,
example.com) - Optionally include a subdomain, or leave empty to apply a wildcard for all subdomains
Protection modes:
cside offers three different modes to protect your site. Choose based on your security requirements and implementation constraints.
Direct Mode (Easiest)
cside runs a lightweight behavioral detection engine directly in the user's browser and fetches the same scripts server-side for verification.
How it works:
- No traffic rerouting (unless you specify a script you want cside to serve)
- No latency added to your site
- Just one script tag added to your site
Best for: Teams that want immediate monitoring and integrity checks without altering their delivery path.
Onboarding complete
Congratulations! Your cside account is ready. From here you can:
- Connect on Slack for direct support via a private channel
- Invite team members to collaborate on your domains
- Add the cside script to enable continuous monitoring
Initial scan
cside automatically runs an initial scan of your website. For continuous monitoring, make sure to add the cside script to your site.
Next steps
- Add your domain: Configure domains for monitoring
- Add the cside script: Enable real-time client-side protection
- Set up CSP: Configure Content Security Policy for your site