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Adding a CDN to Your Firstserv Account

This guide explains how to order and set up a Content Delivery Network (CDN) through your Firstserv client area.

Step 1: Log in to Your Client Area

• Sign in to your Firstserv Client Area

Step 2: Order a New CDN Service

1. In the Shortcuts section, click Order New Services
2. Select CDN from the available categories

Step 3: Choose Your CDN Plan

• Select a CDN plan based on your expected traffic usage
• If you’re unsure, you can start with a lower-tier plan and upgrade later as needed

Click Order Now on your chosen plan.

Step 4: Enter Your Origin Server

• Enter the URL of your existing website (this is your origin server)

Example:

https://yourdomain.com

This tells the CDN where to fetch your site content from.

Step 5: Complete Your Order

• Click Continue
• Proceed through the checkout process to complete your purchase

Step 6: Access Your CDN Service

Once your order is complete:

• Your CDN will appear under Products & Services in your client area

Next Steps

After purchasing your CDN, you’ll need to configure it for use with your website.

👉 Follow our separate guides to:

• Configure a default CDN hostname, or
• Set up a custom CDN hostname

Summary

To add a CDN to your Firstserv account:

1. Order a CDN plan via the client area
2. Specify your website as the origin server
3. Complete checkout
4. Configure your CDN using the provided settings

If you need help selecting a plan or configuring your CDN, the Firstserv support team is always happy to assist.