docs: add new Access Control and Logs documentation pages

- Documented Access Control features (e.g., Device Approvals, Password Rotation, 2FA, Custom Login Pages).
- Added detailed descriptions for Logs & Analytics (Access Logs, Request Logs, Action Logs).
- Included configuration instructions and feature-specific notes for Pangolin Cloud and Enterprise Edition.

Signed-off-by: Stefan Mogeritsch <stefan.mo.co@gmail.com>
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pangolin.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Choosing a VPS
> Compare hosting options and find the best VPS for your Pangolin deployment
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<Card title="Try free on Pangolin Cloud" icon="cloud" href="https://app.pangolin.net/auth/signup" arrow="true" cta="Sign up free">
Fastest way to get started with Pangolin using the hosted control plane. No credit card required.
</Card>
</div>
Pangolin generally requires minimal resources to run effectively. A basic VPS with **1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, and 8GB SSD** is
sufficient for most deployments.
<CardGroup cols={2}>
<Card title="Minimum Requirements">
* **CPU**: 1 vCPU
* **RAM**: 1GB
* **Storage**: 8GB SSD
</Card>
<Card title="Recommended Specs">
* **CPU**: 2 vCPU
* **RAM**: 2GB
* **Storage**: 20GB SSD
</Card>
</CardGroup>
## Recommended Options
<Tip>
We're part of RackNerd's affiliate program. Using our links helps support Pangolin development at no extra cost to you.
</Tip>
<CardGroup cols={2}>
<Card title="RackNerd - 1GB RAM VPS" href="https://my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=13788&pid=903">
**\$11.29/Year**
* 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 24GB SSD, 2TB Bandwidth
</Card>
<Card title="RackNerd - 2GB RAM VPS" href="https://my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=13788&pid=904">
**\$18.29/Year**
* 1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 40GB SSD, 3.5TB Bandwidth
* Great value for performance
</Card>
<Card title="RackNerd - 3.5GB RAM VPS" href="https://my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=13788&pid=905">
**\$32.49/Year**
* 2 vCPU, 3.5GB RAM, 65GB SSD, 7TB Bandwidth
</Card>
</CardGroup>
## DigitalOcean Marketplace
Deploy Pangolin with a single click using the DigitalOcean marketplace. The one-click installer automatically provisions
a DigitalOcean droplet with Pangolin pre-installed and firewall rules configured.
<Tip>
We're part of the DigitalOcean affiliate program. Using our links helps support Pangolin development at no extra cost to you. If you decide to use the DigitalOcean one-click installer, please use our link.
</Tip>
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<Card title="View App Listing" href="https://marketplace.digitalocean.com/apps/pangolin-ce-1?refcode=edf0480eeb81">
View Pangolin on the DigitalOcean marketplace
</Card>
<Card title="Deploy Now (Affiliate Link)" href="https://marketplace.digitalocean.com/apps/pangolin-ce-1?refcode=edf0480eeb81&action=deploy">
Create your droplet with Pangolin pre-installed
</Card>
</CardGroup>
## VPS Provider Comparison
| Provider | Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Price/Month | Price/Year | Best For |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|--------|-------|----------|-------------|------------|--------------------|
| **[RackNerd](https://my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=13788)** | Starter | 1 vCPU | 1GB | 24GB SSD | \$0.94 | \$11.29 | Budget users |
| **[RackNerd](https://my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=13788)** | Basic | 1 vCPU | 2GB | 40GB SSD | \$1.52 | \$18.29 | Small teams |
| **[RackNerd](https://my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=13788)** | Standard | 2 vCPU | 3.5GB | 65GB SSD | \$2.71 | \$32.49 | Growing teams |
| **[Hetzner Cloud](https://www.hetzner.com/cloud)** | CX11 | 2 vCPU | 4GB | 40GB SSD | \$4.59 | \$55.08 | Performance |
| **[UpCloud](https://upcloud.com/pricing/)** | 1xCPU | 1 vCPU | 1GB | 10GB SSD | \$3.30 | \$39.60 | European users |
| **[Vultr](https://www.vultr.com/pricing)** | Cloud Compute | 1 vCPU | 1GB | 25GB SSD | \$5.00 | \$60.00 | Global presence |
| **[Linode](https://www.linode.com/pricing/)** | Nanode | 1 vCPU | 1GB | 25GB SSD | \$5.00 | \$60.00 | Developer friendly |
| **[DigitalOcean](https://www.digitalocean.com/pricing/droplets)** | Basic | 1 vCPU | 1GB | 25GB SSD | \$6.00 | \$72.00 | Easy setup |
| **[OVHcloud](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/vps/)** | Starter | 2 vCPU | 2GB | 40GB SSD | \$5.50 | \$66.00 | European users |
| **[AWS EC2](https://instances.vantage.sh/)** | t3.micro | 2 vCPU | 1GB | 8GB SSD | \$8.50 | \$102.00 | Enterprise |
<Info>
Prices shown are approximate and may vary based on location, promotions, and currency exchange rates. Check provider websites for current pricing.
</Info>
## Selection Criteria
When choosing your VPS provider, consider these factors:
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<Accordion title="Performance Requirements">
**Resource usage depends on several key factors:**
**Primary factors:**
* **Number of connected sites**: More sites = higher CPU and memory usage
* **Data throughput**: Amount of traffic transiting through the server
**Secondary factors:**
* **Dashboard UI usage**: Active admin sessions and configuration changes
* **Database activity**: User management, logging, and analytics queries
</Accordion>
<Accordion title="Geographic Location">
**Choose a data center close to your users:**
* **North America**: RackNerd, DigitalOcean, Vultr
* **Europe**: Hetzner, OVHcloud, UpCloud
* **Asia Pacific**: Vultr, Linode, DigitalOcean
* **Global**: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
</Accordion>
<Accordion title="Support and Reliability">
**Consider these factors:**
* **Uptime guarantees**: Most providers offer 99.9%+
* **Support quality**: 24/7 support vs. community forums
* **Backup options**: Automated backups vs. manual
* **Monitoring**: Built-in monitoring tools
</Accordion>
<Accordion title="Cost Considerations">
**Hidden costs to watch for:**
* **Bandwidth overages**: Most plans include 1-2TB/month
* **Backup storage**: Additional charges for automated backups
* **IPv4 addresses**: Some providers charge extra
* **Support tiers**: Premium support may cost extra
</Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>