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Bypass Cache

Applies To:
HTTP LargeThis platform has been optimized to cache and deliver static content (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ISO, multimedia, and software downloads, etc.) over HTTP or HTTPS.
HTTP SmallLegacy. If you are currently serving traffic over this platform, then you may continue to do so. However, we recommend that you serve your traffic over our more robust HTTP Large platform.
ADNThe Application Delivery Network platform has been optimized to deliver dynamic content (e.g., login credentials, account information, etc.) over HTTP or HTTPS. Typically, user-specific and database-driven content are served over this platform.
Rules EngineAllows the customization of how requests are handled by our CDN service. It may be used to override the default response provided by an origin server, CDN settings, and the default edge server behavior. - Basic
Rules EngineAllows the customization of how requests are handled by our CDN service. It may be used to override the default response provided by an origin server, CDN settings, and the default edge server behavior. - Advanced

This feature requires Rules Engine - Advanced Rules when used with the HTTP Large and HTTP Small platforms.

Category: Caching

Purpose: Determines whether the request may leverage our caching technology.

Enabled Result

Yes

Forces all requests to fall through to the origin server even if the content was previously cached on edge servers.

No

Allows edge servers to cache assets according to the cache policy defined in its response headers.

Default Behavior:

This feature can be useful for setting up staging directories where content is always fetched from the origin server.