How to Create a Pull Zone?

  1. Log into your 5centsCDN Dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the HTTP section:
    • Under “Zones,” click on the HTTP drop-down menu and select PULL.
  3. Create a New Pull Zone:
    • Click on the Green Plus Button located at the top left corner.
    • Provide a Zone Name.
    • Enter your static website’s URL in the field labeled Your Origin Server Hostname. This is the URL that needs to be accelerated.
  4. Custom CNAME (Optional):
    • You can set a custom CNAME to retrieve your content, allowing requests to be redirected to our CDN.
    • To use a custom CNAME, you’ll need to contact your DNS provider and add the CNAME in your DNS records, pointing it to the CDN.
  5. Cache Settings:
    • You can configure the cache expiry period as needed under Cache Settings.
  6. Optimize for Specific Delivery Types:
    • Select the type of optimization you need under Optimize For:
      • HTTP Optimization for general website delivery.
      • HLS/Dash Live or HLS/VoD Live for live streaming or on-demand content.
    • Choose the optimization option based on your content requirements.
  7. SSL Type:
    • Select Shared SSL to deliver content using the default pull zone hostname.
    • If using a custom CNAME, select Free SSL for secure delivery.
  8. Deploy the Pull Zone:
    • Click the Deploy Button to finalize and implement your Pull Zone.