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Getting Started

1. Create an Account

Sign up at the Catalyst Networks portal. You’ll be taken to the dashboard where you can create your first organization.

2. Create an Organization

Organizations are isolated network environments. Each has its own certificate authority, nodes, and security policies. Use the multi-step wizard to:

  • Choose a name and slug for your organization
  • Define your network IP range (e.g., 10.42.0.0/16)
  • Generate your root certificate authority

3. Register Your First Node

From the organization dashboard, navigate to Nodes and click Add Node. You can register a node by:

  • QR Code — Scan with the Catalyst Networks mobile or desktop app
  • CLI — Use catalyst register with a registration token
  • API — POST to /api/org/<slug>/nodes/

4. Configure Security Policies

By default, nodes within an organization can communicate freely. Create security groups to restrict traffic with inbound and outbound rules.

5. Monitor and Manage

The dashboard shows certificate expiration warnings, recent activity, and node status across all your organizations.