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.
# Quick Install Guide
> Deploy your own fully self-hosted instance of Pangolin Community Edition
<div id="pangolin-toc-cta" className="pangolin-toc-cta-source">
<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>
<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0upWrqkJPy8?si=q0D-uR1IHuddaqeT" title="Pangolin Quick Install Guide" frameBorder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowFullScreen />
## Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
* **Linux server** with root access and public IP address
* **Domain name** pointing to your server's IP address for the dashboard
* **Email address** for Let's Encrypt SSL certificates and admin log in
* **Open ports on firewall** for 80 (TCP), 443 (TCP), 51820 (UDP), and 21820 (UDP for clients)
<Tip>
**Recommended**: Ubuntu 20.04+ or Debian 11+ for best compatibility and performance.
</Tip>
## Choose Your Server
Need help choosing? See our [complete VPS guide](/self-host/choosing-a-vps) for suggestions.
## DNS & Networking
Before installing Pangolin, ensure you've set up DNS for your domain(s) and opened the required port on your firewall.
See our guide on [DNS & networking](/self-host/dns-and-networking) for more information.
## Installation Process
<Steps>
<Step title="Download the installer">
Connect to your server via SSH and download the installer:
```bash theme={null}
curl -fsSL https://static.pangolin.net/get-installer.sh | bash
```
The installer supports both AMD64 (x86\_64) and ARM64 architectures.
</Step>
<Step title="Run the installer">
Execute the installer with root privileges:
```bash theme={null}
sudo ./installer
```
The installer places all files in the current directory. Move the installer to your desired installation directory before running it.
</Step>
<Step title="Configure basic settings">
The installer will prompt you for essential configuration:
* **Edition**: Choose Community Edition or [Enterprise Edition](/self-host/enterprise-edition). Review the edition differences before continuing.
* **Base Domain**: Enter your root domain without subdomains (e.g., `example.com`)
* **Dashboard Domain**: Press Enter to accept the default `pangolin.example.com` or enter a custom domain
* **Let's Encrypt Email**: Provide an email for SSL certificates and admin login
* **Tunneling**: Choose whether to install Gerbil for tunneled connections (default: yes). You can run Pangolin without tunneling. It will function as a standard reverse proxy.
</Step>
<Step title="Configure email (optional)">
<Tip>
Email functionality is optional and can be added later.
</Tip>
Choose whether to enable SMTP email functionality:
* **Default**: No (recommended for initial setup)
* **If enabled**: You'll need SMTP server details (host, port, username, password)
</Step>
<Step title="Start installation">
Confirm that you want to install and start the containers:
* The installer will pull Docker images (pangolin, gerbil, traefik)
* Containers will be started automatically
* This process takes 2-3 minutes depending on your internet connection
You'll see progress indicators as each container is pulled and started.
</Step>
<Step title="Install CrowdSec (optional)">
The installer will ask if you want to install CrowdSec for additional security:
* **Default**: No (recommended for initial setup)
* **If enabled**: You'll need to confirm you're willing to manage CrowdSec configuration
<Warning>
CrowdSec adds complexity and requires manual configuration for optimal security. Only enable if you're comfortable managing it.
</Warning>
<Info>
CrowdSec can be installed later if needed. The basic installation provides sufficient security for most use cases.
</Info>
</Step>
</Steps>
## Post-Installation Setup
Once installation completes successfully, you'll see:
```
Installation complete!
To complete the initial setup, please visit:
https://pangolin.example.com/auth/initial-setup
```
<Steps>
<Step title="Access the dashboard">
Navigate to the URL shown in the installer output:
```
https://<your-dashboard-domain>/auth/initial-setup
```
<Check>
The dashboard should load with SSL certificate automatically configured. It might take a few minutes for the first cert to validate, so don't worry if the browser throws an insecure warning.
</Check>
</Step>
<Step title="Create admin account">
Complete the initial admin user setup:
* Enter your admin email address
* Set a strong password
* Verify your email (if email is configured)
<Warning>
Use a strong, unique password for your admin account. This account has full system access.
</Warning>
</Step>
<Step title="Create your first organization">
After logging in:
1. Enter organization name and description
2. Click "Create Organization"
<Check>
You're now ready to start adding applications and configuring your reverse proxy!
</Check>
</Step>
</Steps>