Content Delivery Network (CDN) helps to reduce the latency for your website visitors by holding a copy of your site’s content in different geographical locations worldwide.
Here are the basic instructions:
1. Choose a CDN provider: Some of the most common providers are Cloudflare, Amazon CloudFront, and MaxCDN.
1. Set up an account: You’ll need to create an account on the CDN provider’s website.
1. Add your website: You’ll have to specify your website’s address. This typically involves adding your site as a “pull zone”.
1. Update your DNS: You’ll be given a new server address by the CDN provider; this should be entered into your Domain Name System (DNS) settings, usually through the control panel of your domain registrar.
1. Configure your CDN settings: Work through the setup process, customizing as necessary. You’ll often have the option to select the locations of the CDN’s servers, set a cache expiry time, etc.
1. Integration of CDN into your site: If you’re using WordPress, this can usually be done with the help of a plugin (e.g., W3 Total Cache or WP Super Cache). Otherwise, you’ll need to manually replace URLs of your content (images, JS, CSS, etc.) pointing them to the CDN.
1. Test to ensure everything is working: Your CDN provider will likely have a way to verify that your content is being properly distributed.
Remember, configurations can widely vary depending on the specific CDN service you are using as each one has different configurations, rules, and standards.
Always refer to the documentation of your specific CDN provider for the most accurate and detailed setup steps.
