ten31-database/REMOTE_BETA.md

Remote Private Beta (Tailscale)

1) One-time prep on host laptop

1. Install and connect Tailscale.
2. In this project folder, create beta env:
   • cp .env.beta.example .env.beta
3. Set a strong secret in .env.beta for CRM_SECRET_KEY.

2) Start beta server

• ./start_beta.sh
• Optional custom port: ./start_beta.sh 8080

The script prints the Tailscale URL if Tailscale is running.

3) Invite users

• Log in as admin.
• Settings -> Admin -> Invite User.
• Share the Tailscale URL and credentials with each tester.

4) Pre-flight safety checks before each test session

1. Run backup now in Settings -> Admin.
2. Run backup verification in Settings -> Admin -> Reliability Checks.
3. Confirm Security panel has no secret warning.

5) Troubleshooting

• If users cannot connect, confirm host shows tailscale status as online.
• If CORS error appears, set exact origin in .env.beta as CRM_CORS_ORIGIN=http://<tailscale-ip>:8080 and restart.
• If port is in use, run ./start_beta.sh 8090.