View CDN Distributions

Once a CDN distribution is successfully created, the distribution is listed on the Distribution overview page.

To view the CDN distribution details, follow these steps:

• In the DCD, go to Menu > Network Services > CDN.

Result: A list of CDN distributions created is displayed. For every distribution listed, you can view the following details:

• DOMAIN: Displays the origin domain of the distribution. Select the name to view the respective cluster details.
• STATE: Displays the state of the distribution. Possible values are as follows:

  • Available: The distribution is available and in good condition.
  • Busy: When the distribution is either being updated, created, or deleted.
• CREATION DATE: Displays the date of creation of the distribution.
• LAST MODIFIED: Displays the date when the distribution details were last updated.
• OPTIONS: Select to perform the following:

  • Details & Edit: You can view and edit the selected distribution details.
  • Copy UUID: Copy the UUID of the distribution to use this identifier in the API calls.
  • Copy HREF: Copy the HREF of the distribution that points to the URL provided by the CDN where the resource is hosted.
  • Delete distribution: Deletes the selected distribution. In the dialog box that appears, select Delete to confirm deletion. For more information, see Delete a CDN Distribution.

Distribution overview

View details of a selected CDN Distribution

For the selected CDN distribution, you can view the following details:

• System Information: The following system information related to the distribution is displayed:

  • State: Displays the state of the distribution.
  • UUID: The unique ID of the CDN distribution.
  • Resource URN: A Uniform Resource Name (URN) that uniquely identifies the resources of the distribution, which is represented as ionos:<product>:<location>:<contract>:<resource-path>.
  • Creation date: Specifies the date and time of distribution creation.
  • Creation by: Unique IONOS CLOUD identity specifying the user who created the distribution.
  • Last Modified: Specifies the date and time when the distribution was last modified.
  • Modified by: Unique IONOS CLOUD identity specifying the user who modified the distribution.

View CDN distribution system information

• DNS records: Create these records in your domain's DNS zone to activate the CDN and verify domain ownership. Use the Copy option next to each value:

  • A record: Points your domain to the distribution's Anycast IPv4 address.
  • AAAA record: Points your domain to the distribution's Anycast IPv6 address.
  • TXT record: Publishes an ownership token (for example, at _dep_ws_mutex.example.com) that verifies you own the domain. Keep this record published to retain ownership. If the same domain is already claimed by another user, this record is required before the distribution can become Available.
• Properties: Refers to the Domain and SSL certificate details of the distribution. For more information, see Define distribution properties.
• Routing rules: Refers to the rules defined for handling the routing of content requests to this CDN distribution. For more information, see Define routing rules.