Introduction
Stateset Cloud is our fully managed platform that provides scalable infrastructure, secure APIs, and comprehensive tools for building and deploying autonomous business operations. This guide will walk you through the initial setup and configuration of your Stateset Cloud environment.Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:- A Stateset account (sign up at stateset.com/signup)
- Access to your email for verification
- Basic understanding of REST APIs and authentication
Getting Started
1
Create a New Project
Navigate to the Stateset Cloud Dashboard and click the “New Project” button in the top right corner.Configure your project with:
- Project Name: A unique identifier for your project
- Environment: Choose between Development, Staging, or Production
- Region: Select your preferred data center location for optimal performance
2
Create Your Organization
Set up your organization to manage team members and billing:
- Click “New Organization” in the dashboard
- Enter your organization details:
- Organization name
- Industry type
- Company size
- Configure team settings and invite team members
3
Generate API Keys
Create API keys to authenticate your applications:
- Navigate to Settings > API Keys
- Click “New API Key”
- Configure key permissions:
- Read/Write access levels
- Scope restrictions (if needed)
- Expiration settings
- Securely store your API key - it won’t be shown again
Core Features
Infrastructure Management
Stateset Cloud provides:- Auto-scaling: Automatically adjusts resources based on demand
- Global CDN: Ensures fast response times worldwide
- Database Management: Fully managed PostgreSQL with automatic backups
- Event Streaming: Real-time event processing with Kafka
Security & Compliance
- SOC 2 Type II Certified: Enterprise-grade security standards
- Data Encryption: AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit
- RBAC: Role-based access control for team management
- Audit Logs: Complete activity tracking for compliance
Monitoring & Analytics
- Real-time Dashboards: Monitor API usage, performance metrics, and costs
- Custom Alerts: Set up notifications for important events
- Log Management: Centralized logging with search and filtering
Environment Configuration
Development Environment
Production Environment
Quick Integration Example
Here’s a simple example to verify your Stateset Cloud setup:Best Practices
API Key Management
- Never commit API keys to version control
- Use environment variables for key storage
- Rotate keys regularly
- Use separate keys for different environments
Rate Limiting
- Default rate limit: 1000 requests per minute
- Implement exponential backoff for retries
- Use webhook endpoints for async operations
Error Handling
Support Resources
- Documentation: docs.stateset.com
- API Reference: api.stateset.com/reference
- Community Forum: community.stateset.com
- Support Email: support@stateset.com
Advanced Configuration
Rate Limiting and Retry Strategies
Implement robust retry logic to handle API rate limits and transient failures:Connection Pooling and Performance
Optimize API performance with connection pooling and request batching:Troubleshooting
Common Issues and Solutions
Authentication Errors
Authentication Errors
Problem: Getting 401 Unauthorized errorsSolutions:
- Verify your API key is correct and hasn’t expired
- Check that you’re using the correct environment (dev/staging/prod)
- Ensure the Authorization header format is correct:
Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Rate Limiting Issues
Rate Limiting Issues
Problem: Receiving 429 Too Many Requests errorsSolutions:
- Implement exponential backoff (see retry strategy above)
- Use batch endpoints when processing multiple items
- Cache frequently accessed data
- Monitor your usage in the dashboard
Network Timeouts
Network Timeouts
Problem: Requests timing out or taking too longSolutions:
- Implement request timeouts
- Use regional endpoints for better latency
- Enable HTTP keep-alive for connection reuse
Data Validation Errors
Data Validation Errors
Problem: Getting 400 Bad Request errorsSolutions:
- Validate data before sending
- Check required fields and data types
- Use TypeScript for compile-time validation