How to Activate CDN Service on VergeCloud for Enhanced Website Performance

Getting Started

Overview

Once you’ve created your VergeCloud account and signed in, you can proceed to set up your domain for CDN and security services.
If you haven’t created an account yet, please start here: Account Creation and Sign In Guide

The following steps will guide you through configuring your domain settings, including DNS validation, SSL/TLS setup and CDN connectivity.

Step 1: Review DNS Records

After completing your account setup and signing in, you’ll be automatically redirected to the DNS Records page, as shown below.
On this page, you’ll see your domain’s DNS records automatically populated. Carefully review these records to ensure everything looks correct.

 

If needed, you can edit existing records or add new ones directly from this page
Tip: You can always revisit or update your DNS settings later under the DNS Records tab in your VergeCloud dashboard.

Step 2: Update DNS Records for Domain Setup

Update DNS records (either NS or CNAME) at your domain registrar to activate your VergeCloud service
You have two options for connecting your domain — choose one based on your setup preference:



This is the most common and recommended option.
You’ll replace your current NS records at your registrar with the VergeCloud NS values provided in your dashboard.
Once this is done VergeCloud becomes your authoritative DNS provider
This option is ideal if you want tighter control, better propagation times, and seamless integration with all VergeCloud features.

Option 2: CNAME Setup
If you prefer not to change your name servers, you can instead add the CNAME record shown in your dashboard.
This allows VergeCloud to handle:
  1. Traffic routing
  2. CDN caching
  3. DDoS mitigation
  4. Performance optimization
while your primary DNS remains unchanged with your current provider.
This option is helpful if you're already using a managed DNS service and don’t want to move everything immediately.

Once your DNS changes are saved at your registrar, VergeCloud will automatically detect and activate your domain.
Note: DNS propagation may take up to 24 hours globally.

Step 3: Configure SSL/TLS Certificate

Before requesting an SSL certificate, ensure your domain is active.

To configure SSL/TLS:
Go to SSL/TLS → Edge Connection
Click “Request SSL Certificate.”
VergeCloud will automatically generate and deploy an SSL certificate for your domain.
  1. Please allow up to 30 minutes for the process to complete.
    Read more about how to setup a free certificate.

  2. Alternatively, you can upload your own custom SSL certificate instead of requesting one 
    Read more about how to bring your own certificate.

Step 4: Enable HTTPS for Edge Connection

After SSL certificate is issued, enable HTTPS for your Edge Connection to secure traffic between your users and the VergeCloud CDN. 
You can also configure the connection type between Edge and Origin under SSL/TLS → Origin Settings if your origin supports HTTPS.

Step 5: Activate Cloud Icon

Once all DNS and SSL settings are configured, toggle the Cloud Icon to activate VergeCloud CDN for your domain.
Next, run the Smart Checker Tool to automatically identify and resolve any remaining setup or configuration issues.

Step 6: Configure CDN Features

With your domain active, you can now customize performance and security settings depending on your needs.
This includes:
  1. Custom caching rules
  2. Page rules
  3. Firewall and WAF settings
  4. Rate-limiting rules
  5. Bot protection
  6. Traffic analytics and logs

Step 7: Testing and Validation

Once setup is complete, verify your configuration using DNS lookup tools.
Option 1: Using the dig Command
dig yourdomain.com
This will return your domain’s DNS records as seen by VergeCloud

Option 2: Using NSLookup
nslookup yourdomain.com
This command displays your domain’s DNS resolution details

Notes

Important Configuration Notes

  • Disable DNSSEC:
    Ensure DNSSEC is disabled on your domain before starting setup to avoid verification issues.

  • Cloud Icon (Root Record Verification):
    Keep the Cloud icon turned off for your root record until activation is complete.

  • CDN Activation:
    Once all configurations are correct, enable the Cloud icon to activate VergeCloud’s CDN and security services.

  • DNS Propagation:
    Updating DNS records depends on your domain’s TTL (Time to Live) settings.
    In some cases, it may take several hours for changes to fully propagate worldwide


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