title: Classified Access Codes

Access Codes

Access codes are single-use unlock keys that grant you entry to the Project Classified vault. Every developer who joins the PyVax early access waitlist automatically receives one.

How You Get One

1. Navigate to /agent — the PyVax Agent early access page.
2. Enter your email and click GET EARLY ACCESS.
3. Within seconds, an email arrives from dev@pyvax.xyz with the subject line "You're #N — Welcome to PyVax Agent Early Access".
4. Inside the email you'll find your unique access code (e.g. A3F9B2C1) displayed in large gold text.

Code Format

Codes are derived from a random UUID:

crypto.randomUUID().split('-')[0].toUpperCase()
// example output: "A3F9B2C1"

This gives you an 8-character uppercase hexadecimal string. They are globally unique — no two waitlist members receive the same code.

Using Your Code

1. Go to /classified — you'll see a cinematic loading screen, then the Access Gate.
2. Type your code into the input field.
3. Click AUTHENTICATE (or press Enter).
4. If valid, the full portal instantly unlocks.

Session Persistence

Your session is stored in sessionStorage under the key classified_code. This means:

| Scenario | Behaviour | |---|---| | Same browser tab / session | Auto-authenticated — no re-entry needed | | New tab, same browser | Re-authenticated silently on page load | | Different device | Must re-enter your code | | After 30 days | Code expires server-side — contact us to reissue |

How Validation Works

When you enter a code, the gate sends a POST request to /api/classified/validate:

// Request
{ "code": "A3F9B2C1" }

// Valid response
{ "valid": true }

// Invalid / expired response
{ "valid": false }

On the server, codes are stored in Vercel KV with a 30-day TTL. Each code is mapped to the email address that generated it. This prevents code sharing: a code is tied to exactly one email.

FAQ

Can I share my code with a teammate? Codes are per-email. Teammate should sign up independently at /agent to get their own code.

What if my code doesn't work? Codes expire 30 days after generation. If you're past that window, rejoin the waitlist with a fresh email or contact us on X / Twitter.

Does it work on mobile? Yes — enter your code on any device and the portal unlocks for that session.