You can now set up branches as "protected" in Neon, which restricts access and usability to prevent accidents and limit access to allowlisted IP lists and networks. Protected branches cannot be deleted or reset, and only authorized IP addresses can connect to them. This feature is available in the Scale plan, but you can also get started with a Free tier. It's recommended to protect all production branches and critical workflow branches to prevent accidental deletions or resets, maintain compliance, and safeguard staging environments.