CacheFly’s implementation comprises a streamlined, engineer-friendly process, usually completed within a few hours to a couple of days, depending on complexity:
Account Creation & Plan Selection
You start by signing up on CacheFly’s website, selecting a plan (free, business, or enterprise) or requesting a custom high-volume package.
Define Your Service/Zone
Through the control panel, create a new "service" or zone, setting its name, origin server (domain or IP), default TTL, SSL options, and protocol support (HTTP/2, HTTP/3).
DNS Configuration
Add your domain via CNAME or A record based on CacheFly’s guidance. You can also enable SSL using built-in or custom certificates.
Origin & Reverse Proxy Setup
Configure origin server settings, including reverse proxy, FTP-based object push, or S3-compatible object storage setup.
Script Configurations (Optional)
Enable advanced rules via script configs for URL redirects, headers, geofencing, cache control, signed URLs, IP or geo-access control.
Performance & Security Features
Enable capabilities like image optimization, WebSockets, origin shielding, TLS profiles, and other settings tailored to your use case.
Testing & Validation
Utilize instant purge to clear caches, test real-time logs, and verify performance using logs, analytics, and third-party tools.
Traffic Launch
Once validated, direct production traffic to CacheFly. Ongoing optimizations are supported by engineers, often accessible via Slack for enterprise users.
On average, a standard website CDN setup takes a few hours; complex, high-volume or custom integrations may take a couple of days with hands-on support.
CacheFly offers extensive customization for diverse business scenarios:
Script Configurations
With Script Config, you can tailor URL rewrites, header overrides, content disposition, origin path manipulation, cache logic, redirect flows, signed URLs, CORS, and geo- or IP-based access control.
Object Storage Integration
Offers Amazon S3-compatible object storage that can be used as origin or reverse proxy, ideal for businesses managing static assets, media libraries, or large-file workflows.
Custom SSL/TLS Profiles
Supports both shared and custom SSL certificates and TLS profiles, allowing businesses to meet compliance or brand security requirements.
Access Controls & Security Policies
Fine-grained IP access control lists (IPACL), geo-restrictions, signed URLs via ProtectServe tokens, and header-level policies enable precise security configurations.
Edge Logic & Conditional Rules
Apply logic at the edge using script-based rewrites or origin path prepends, enabling multi-cloud coordination or A/B testing strategies.
Log Shipping & Third-Party Integrations
Configure real-time log shipping to SIEMs or analytics pipelines customized per service. Settings for auto-reporting and logs are manageable programmatically.
Dedicated Solutions & Private Nodes
For high-volume or regulatory-sensitive environments, enterprise customers can access private CDNs and dedicated nodes tailored to specific scale, performance, or compliance needs.
With these layers of flexibility—from UI script tools to API/SDK/terraform infrastructure, storage options, custom certificates, and private deployments—CacheFly adapts to a wide range of business specifications and delivery strategies.
CacheFly does not charge any setup fees—as noted on TrustRadius, there is "no setup fee" for any plan. Its pricing structure is transparent: you pay based on monthly usage and overages without hidden costs. There are no separate charges for ongoing maintenance or standard operations. Basic support—including email, phone, and real-time diagnostics—is included at no additional cost. All plans, from Developer to Enterprise, come with 24/7 unlimited support, ensuring you don’t pay extra for standard support. High-tier Enterprise plans additionally include priority support via Slack, dedicated engineers, and white-glove integration, but these are bundled within the plan rather than appearing as separate surcharges.
CacheFly provides comprehensive support and onboarding to help new users integrate smoothly:
CacheFly implements a multi-layered security architecture designed to protect content and infrastructure:
SSL/TLS Encryption: Utilizes industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols, including AES-256 encryption, perfect forward secrecy, and regular audits of encryption protocols to protect data in transit.
Together, these security measures ensure that your content is delivered securely, reliably, and under strict control, safeguarding both data integrity and user privacy.
CacheFly operates on a continuous improvement model, releasing updates regularly to enhance performance, security, and feature sets. While exact frequency isn’t publicly disclosed, updates typically include protocol enhancements (e.g., HTTP/3, TLS upgrades), API improvements, and security patches. These updates are managed seamlessly at the edge, meaning customers experience no downtime or manual intervention. CacheFly uses rolling deployments across its global PoPs, ensuring backward compatibility and zero service disruption. Enterprise clients receive advance notifications for major changes, and API documentation is updated in real time to reflect new capabilities.
CacheFly maintains a customer-first data ownership policy: all content and data delivered via its CDN remain the property of the customer. CacheFly does not claim rights over stored or cached assets. For portability, customers can easily export logs, analytics, and configurations via the API or dashboard. CacheFly supports real-time log shipping to external SIEMs or storage systems, making migration or multi-CDN strategies straightforward. There are no contractual restrictions preventing customers from moving their data, and month-to-month billing further reduces lock-in.
CacheFly offers flexible, on-demand scalability. Customers can upgrade or downgrade plans without penalties, thanks to month-to-month contracts. Scaling up typically involves increasing bandwidth tiers or adding features like private nodes, origin shielding, or advanced security. Scaling down is equally simple—customers can adjust usage tiers or revert to lower plans without long-term commitments. For enterprise clients, CacheFly provides custom quotes and predictive scaling tools, leveraging AI to forecast traffic spikes and allocate resources proactively. This elasticity ensures businesses can adapt quickly to seasonal demand or unexpected growth without service interruptions or hidden fees.
CacheFly’s contracts are designed for flexibility. Most plans operate on month-to-month billing, meaning there are no long-term commitments unless a custom enterprise agreement is signed. Customers can cancel at any time without penalties, provided they settle any outstanding usage charges. For enterprise clients with annual or multi-year contracts, cancellation terms are negotiated upfront, often including notice periods (typically 30 days) and prorated billing for early termination. Renewal is automatic for monthly plans unless cancelled before the next billing cycle. Enterprise renewals usually involve renegotiation of bandwidth tiers, private node options, and SLA terms. CacheFly emphasises low lock-in risk, making scaling or switching straightforward compared to competitors that enforce rigid contracts.
CacheFly adheres to multiple industry compliance frameworks to ensure security and regulatory alignment:
These certifications, combined with encryption standards (TLS 1.3, AES-256), WAF, DDoS mitigation, and token-based access controls, position CacheFly as a secure and compliant CDN for industries like finance, healthcare, and government.
