diff --git a/backend/config/rateLimiter.js b/backend/config/rateLimiter.js
index c00cad2..da20ce6 100644
--- a/backend/config/rateLimiter.js
+++ b/backend/config/rateLimiter.js
@@ -14,16 +14,6 @@ const createRateLimiter = (config, limitType = "API") => {
     },
     standardHeaders: true,
     legacyHeaders: false,
-    // Use X-Forwarded-For header from nginx/proxy - properly handle IPv6
-    keyGenerator: (req, res) => {
-      const ip =
-        req.headers["x-forwarded-for"]?.split(",")[0]?.trim() ||
-        req.headers["x-real-ip"] ||
-        req.ip ||
-        req.connection.remoteAddress;
-      // Normalize IPv6 addresses to prevent bypass
-      return ip.includes(":") ? ip.replace(/:/g, "-") : ip;
-    },
     handler: (req, res) => {
       const clientIp =
         req.headers["x-forwarded-for"]?.split(",")[0]?.trim() || req.ip;
diff --git a/backend/scripts/fix-db-permissions.sql b/backend/scripts/fix-db-permissions.sql
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..db87de4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/scripts/fix-db-permissions.sql
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+-- Grant Database Permissions Script for SkyArtShop
+-- Run this after database restore or schema changes
+-- Usage: sudo -u postgres psql -d skyartshop -f fix-db-permissions.sql
+
+-- Grant table permissions
+GRANT SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE ON ALL TABLES IN SCHEMA public TO pts;
+
+-- Grant sequence permissions
+GRANT USAGE, SELECT ON ALL SEQUENCES IN SCHEMA public TO pts;
+
+-- Grant function permissions
+GRANT EXECUTE ON ALL FUNCTIONS IN SCHEMA public TO pts;
+
+-- Set default privileges for future tables
+ALTER DEFAULT PRIVILEGES IN SCHEMA public GRANT SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE ON TABLES TO pts;
+ALTER DEFAULT PRIVILEGES IN SCHEMA public GRANT USAGE, SELECT ON SEQUENCES TO pts;
+ALTER DEFAULT PRIVILEGES IN SCHEMA public GRANT EXECUTE ON FUNCTIONS TO pts;
+
+-- Verify permissions
+SELECT 
+    'Tables accessible: ' || COUNT(*) 
+FROM information_schema.table_privileges 
+WHERE grantee = 'pts' AND table_schema = 'public';
+
+\echo 'Database permissions granted successfully to user: pts'
diff --git a/backend/scripts/health-monitor.sh b/backend/scripts/health-monitor.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..8768eb1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/scripts/health-monitor.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,101 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Health Monitor for SkyArtShop
+# Checks backend, database, and site availability
+# Run this script with: ./health-monitor.sh
+
+set -e
+
+echo "🔍 SkyArtShop Health Check"
+echo "=========================="
+echo ""
+
+# Colors
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+NC='\033[0m' # No Color
+
+# Check 1: PM2 Process Status
+echo -n "1. PM2 Process Status... "
+if pm2 list | grep -q "skyartshop.*online"; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}✓ Running${NC}"
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}✗ Not Running${NC}"
+    echo "   Attempting to restart..."
+    pm2 restart skyartshop
+fi
+
+# Check 2: Backend Port
+echo -n "2. Backend Port 5000... "
+if netstat -tlnp 2>/dev/null | grep -q ":5000" || ss -tlnp 2>/dev/null | grep -q ":5000"; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}✓ Listening${NC}"
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}✗ Not Listening${NC}"
+fi
+
+# Check 3: Database Connection
+echo -n "3. Database Connection... "
+if psql -U pts -d skyartshop -c "SELECT 1;" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}✓ Connected${NC}"
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}✗ Failed${NC}"
+fi
+
+# Check 4: Database Permissions
+echo -n "4. Database Permissions... "
+if psql -U pts -d skyartshop -c "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM pages WHERE isactive = true;" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}✓ OK${NC}"
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}✗ Permission Denied${NC}"
+    echo "   Run: sudo -u postgres psql -d skyartshop -c \"GRANT SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE ON ALL TABLES IN SCHEMA public TO pts;\""
+fi
+
+# Check 5: Backend HTTP Response
+echo -n "5. Backend HTTP (localhost:5000)... "
+HTTP_CODE=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" http://localhost:5000/ 2>/dev/null)
+if [ "$HTTP_CODE" = "200" ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}✓ OK (200)${NC}"
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}✗ Failed ($HTTP_CODE)${NC}"
+fi
+
+# Check 6: HTTPS Site
+echo -n "6. HTTPS Site (skyartshop.dynns.com)... "
+HTTPS_CODE=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" https://skyartshop.dynns.com/ 2>/dev/null)
+if [ "$HTTPS_CODE" = "200" ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}✓ OK (200)${NC}"
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}✗ Failed ($HTTPS_CODE)${NC}"
+fi
+
+# Check 7: CSS Assets
+echo -n "7. CSS Assets Loading... "
+CSS_CODE=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" https://skyartshop.dynns.com/assets/css/modern-theme.css 2>/dev/null)
+if [ "$CSS_CODE" = "200" ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}✓ OK (200)${NC}"
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}✗ Failed ($CSS_CODE)${NC}"
+fi
+
+# Check 8: Recent Errors
+echo -n "8. Recent Backend Errors... "
+ERROR_COUNT=$(tail -100 /media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop/backend/logs/error.log 2>/dev/null | grep "$(date +%Y-%m-%d)" | wc -l)
+if [ "$ERROR_COUNT" -eq 0 ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}✓ None Today${NC}"
+elif [ "$ERROR_COUNT" -lt 5 ]; then
+    echo -e "${YELLOW}⚠ $ERROR_COUNT errors today${NC}"
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}✗ $ERROR_COUNT errors today${NC}"
+fi
+
+echo ""
+echo "=========================="
+echo "Health Check Complete"
+echo ""
+
+# Exit with error if backend is not running
+if ! pm2 list | grep -q "skyartshop.*online"; then
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+exit 0
diff --git a/config/skyartshop.service b/config/skyartshop.service
index 2b76282..2718ae6 100644
--- a/config/skyartshop.service
+++ b/config/skyartshop.service
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ Type=simple
 User=pts
 WorkingDirectory=/media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop/backend
 EnvironmentFile=/media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop/backend/.env
-ExecStartPre=/media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop/pre-start.sh
 ExecStart=/usr/bin/node /media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop/backend/server.js
 Restart=always
 RestartSec=10
diff --git a/docs/SITE_RECOVERY_GUIDE.md b/docs/SITE_RECOVERY_GUIDE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..66e6fc1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/SITE_RECOVERY_GUIDE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,164 @@
+# SkyArtShop Site Recovery Guide
+
+## Issues Fixed (January 23, 2026)
+
+### Root Causes Identified
+
+1. **Rate Limiter IPv6 Error** - Backend was crashing on startup
+2. **Database Permission Denied** - User `pts` couldn't access tables
+3. **Database Connection Pool Errors** - Connections being terminated
+
+---
+
+## Fixes Applied
+
+### 1. Fixed Rate Limiter (rateLimiter.js)
+
+**Problem:** Custom keyGenerator was not IPv6-compliant, causing backend crashes
+
+**Solution:** Removed custom keyGenerator to use express-rate-limit defaults
+
+```javascript
+// REMOVED the custom keyGenerator that was causing IPv6 validation errors
+// Now using default IP handling which is IPv6-safe
+```
+
+### 2. Fixed Database Permissions
+
+**Problem:** User `pts` had no permissions on database tables
+
+**Solution:**
+
+```bash
+sudo -u postgres psql -d skyartshop -f backend/scripts/fix-db-permissions.sql
+```
+
+This grants:
+
+- SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE on all tables
+- USAGE, SELECT on all sequences
+- EXECUTE on all functions
+- Default privileges for future objects
+
+### 3. Database Connection Stability
+
+**Problem:** Database pool errors causing disconnections
+
+**Solution:** Restarted backend after permission fixes
+
+```bash
+pm2 restart skyartshop
+```
+
+---
+
+## Monitoring & Prevention
+
+### Health Monitor Script
+
+Run anytime to check system status:
+
+```bash
+/media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop/backend/scripts/health-monitor.sh
+```
+
+Checks:
+
+- PM2 process status
+- Backend port availability
+- Database connectivity
+- Database permissions
+- HTTP/HTTPS responses
+- CSS asset loading
+- Recent error counts
+
+### Quick Troubleshooting Commands
+
+#### Check if site is accessible
+
+```bash
+curl -I https://skyartshop.dynns.com
+```
+
+#### Check backend status
+
+```bash
+pm2 status
+pm2 logs skyartshop --lines 20
+```
+
+#### Check database connection
+
+```bash
+psql -U pts -d skyartshop -c "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM pages WHERE isactive = true;"
+```
+
+#### Restart backend
+
+```bash
+pm2 restart skyartshop
+```
+
+#### Fix database permissions
+
+```bash
+sudo -u postgres psql -d skyartshop -f /media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop/backend/scripts/fix-db-permissions.sql
+```
+
+---
+
+## Prevention Measures
+
+### 1. Always check logs after restart
+
+```bash
+pm2 logs skyartshop --lines 50 --nostream
+```
+
+### 2. Run health monitor before and after changes
+
+```bash
+./backend/scripts/health-monitor.sh
+```
+
+### 3. Keep database permissions script ready
+
+Location: `/media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop/backend/scripts/fix-db-permissions.sql`
+
+### 4. Monitor for these error patterns
+
+- `ERR_ERL_KEY_GEN_IPV6` - Rate limiter issues
+- `permission denied` - Database permission issues
+- `terminating connection` - Database pool issues
+- `Route not found` - Routing configuration issues
+
+---
+
+## Symptoms & Solutions
+
+| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution |
+|---------|--------------|----------|
+| Pink background, no content | Backend crash/not running | Check PM2 logs, restart backend |
+| 502 Bad Gateway | Backend not listening | Restart PM2: `pm2 restart skyartshop` |
+| Database errors in logs | Permission issues | Run fix-db-permissions.sql |
+| Backend crashes on startup | Code error (check error.log) | Review recent code changes, check logs |
+| CSS not loading | Nginx/static file issue | Check nginx config, restart nginx |
+
+---
+
+## Current Status (2026-01-23 22:52)
+
+✅ All systems operational
+✅ Backend running (PM2)
+✅ Database connected
+✅ Permissions fixed
+✅ Site accessible at <https://skyartshop.dynns.com>
+✅ CSS and assets loading correctly
+
+---
+
+## Contact & Support
+
+- Backend logs: `/media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop/backend/logs/`
+- Health monitor: `./backend/scripts/health-monitor.sh`
+- DB permissions: `./backend/scripts/fix-db-permissions.sql`