Creating a Zone

Learn how to create and configure Pull Zones and Site Accelerators.

Pull Zone vs Site Accelerator

Before creating a zone, understand the difference:

Feature Pull Zone Site Accelerator
Static assets Yes Yes
Full-page caching No Yes
Cookie-based bypass No Yes
Best for Images, CSS, JS WordPress, WooCommerce

Creating a Pull Zone

Pull Zones are perfect for caching static assets.

Required Settings

  • Origin URL - The URL of your website (e.g., https://example.com)

Optional Settings

  • Origin Host Header - Host header sent to your origin (defaults to origin hostname)
  • Cache TTL - How long content stays cached (default: 1 hour)
  • Query String Caching - Include query strings in cache key

Steps

  1. Click Add Zone on your dashboard
  2. Select Pull Zone
  3. Enter your origin URL
  4. Configure optional settings as needed
  5. Click Create

Creating a Site Accelerator

Site Accelerators provide full-page caching for dynamic sites.

Required Settings

  • Origin URL - Your website URL
  • Preset - Choose from WordPress, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, or Custom

Preset Details

WordPress:

  • Bypasses cache for logged-in users
  • Bypasses for wp-admin and wp-login
  • Respects wordpress_logged_in cookies

WooCommerce:

  • Includes WordPress settings
  • Bypasses for cart and checkout
  • Respects woocommerce_cart_hash cookie

PrestaShop:

  • Bypasses for cart and checkout
  • Respects PrestaShop session cookies

Custom:

  • Configure your own bypass rules
  • Full control over cookie handling

Steps

  1. Click Add Zone on your dashboard
  2. Select Site Accelerator
  3. Enter your origin URL
  4. Select a preset (or Custom)
  5. Configure bypass cookies if using Custom
  6. Click Create

After Creation

Once your zone is created, you'll receive:

  • CDN Hostname - Use this URL to access your cached content
  • Zone UUID - Unique identifier for API access

Testing Your Zone

Test that your zone is working:

curl -I https://your-zone.cdn.nordiccdn.com/path/to/asset

Look for these headers:

  • X-Cache: HIT or X-Cache: MISS
  • X-Edge: cph-1 (edge server location)