Activate Content Delivery Network on WPEngine
Activate CDN
- Log in to the WPEngine User Portal
- Select the environment from the Sites page
- Click Domains in the left menu
- Locate your domain and click Upgrade Network
Update CNAME Records
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
example.com | wp.wpenginepowered.com |
www.example.com | wp.wpenginepowered.com |
Update A Records
Use the IP addresses provided in the WPEngine portal alongside the CNAME.
When to Use
- Account is showing bandwidth warnings — CDN offloads the load
- Need DDoS protection
- Improving load speed for a global audience
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