FlashEdge CDN FAQ

What can I do with FlashEdge CDN?

• FlashEdge content delivery network (CDN) distributions make it easy for you to accelerate the delivery of content hosted on your resources by storing and serving it on a global delivery network.

• FlashEdge distributions also help you enable your website to support HTTPS traffic by providing simple SSL certificate creation and hosting.

• FlashEdge can help reduce the load on your resources and help your website handle large traffic spikes., and you pay as you go with a 14-day trial.

• Easy setup can be completed with just a few clicks and begin without the need for contract negotiations or minimum commitments.

How does FlashEdge CDN enhance performance?

FlashEdge uses a network of edge locations and regional caches to store copies of your content. This means that when people ask for your content, FlashEdge responds from a spot close to them. This speeds things up because the requests don't have to travel far. For files that aren’t stored nearby, FlashEdge stays connected to your origin, so it can grab those files quickly.

What sorts of content does FlashEdge CDN support?

FlashEdge is designed to work with content that can be delivered through the HTTP or WebSocket protocols. This covers:

• Dynamic web pages and applications like HTML, PHP, and JavaScript pages, along with WebSocket-powered applications.

• Common static files used in web apps, such as images, audio, video, media files, and software downloads.

• Additionally, FlashEdge supports the distribution of live or on-demand media streaming using HTTP.

How does FlashEdge help me cut down costs for distributing content online

In comparison to self-hosting, FlashEdge saves you from the expenses and complications of running cache servers across various Internet locations. It also removes the necessity to have extra capacity to handle sudden spikes in traffic. FlashEdge also employs methods such as combining similar viewer requests for a file at a specific spot into a single request to your main server. This eases the load on your main servers, lessening the need to expand your infrastructure, ultimately leading to more cost savings.

Can I attach multiple origins?

Yes, you can attach multiple origins, simply by creating them in the FlashEdge console. Just don’t forget to also create the correct cache behavior, so your traffic is divided correctly.

Can I select what will be cached and what will be always forwarded to the origin?

Yes, you can specify this via caching behaviors. You can, for example, select to only cache specific file types or paths from your origin.

Do FlashEdge CDN distributions support SSL/TLS certificate creation?

Yes. FlashEdge distributions make it easy to create, verify, and attach certificates directly from your distribution’s management page.

How can I configure my distribution to redirect HTTP requests to HTTPS?

FlashEdge distribution can automatically redirect all HTTP requests to HTTPS to ensure that your content is served securely.

How can I configure my apex domain(example.com) to point to my FlashEdge distribution?

At the moment this is not possible for usual DNS providers. You can contact us and we’ll try to solve this on demand.

How do I know if my FlashEdge CDN distribution is working?

Look for a status on Home in the console: you should see “Enabled” or “In progress”. If the status is “Disabled” check the Advanced tab in the distribution settings and Enable your distribution. You can try to hit the domain name given to you in the console (e.g. xxxxxx.flashedge.net). If there are any issues, try checking if your origin is publicly accessible.

Can I delete cached content?

Yes, you can delete all cached content by using the Invalidate Cache option on the Advanced tab in distribution settings.

Does FlashEdge CDN automatically check if the files in the cache are up-to-date?

No, FlashEdge is unable to check if the files in its cache are up-to-date and haven’t been changed. If you need to update the caches, you’ll need to invalidate the cache in the advanced settings of the distribution.

Does FlashEdge CDN support preloading content into the caches?

No. FlashEdge works based on the requests of your users. Usually, when there is a first request from the user, the second user will get the same file from the caches, but this also depends on geography. There are more than 200+ edge locations, but behind them, there are regional caches that can help with Cache hits significantly.