# 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**.

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**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 ![Options menu](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4b1eba6762a0c5cdffae7318d1f08a002d67c7a7%2Fcdn-three-dots-option.png?alt=media) 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 [<mark style="color:blue;">Delete a CDN Distribution</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/network-services/cdn/dcd-how-tos/delete-cdn-distribution).
    {% endhint %}

![Distribution overview](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-bada05bc7e3bcc5b601cf5db90bc799dbdc10386%2Fcdn-view-distribution.png?alt=media)

## 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>`.
  * **IPv4 Address:** This is the Anycast IPv4 address needed to configure the domain's Domain Name Server (DNS) settings so that the CDN functionality can be active.
  * **IPv6 Address:** This is the Anycast IPv6 address needed to configure the domain's DNS settings so that the CDN functionality can be active.
  * **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](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3909f29ff887efc87b8a8b4f38a1d27ef90eb8d0%2Fcdn-view-system-information.png?alt=media)

* **Properties:** Refers to the **Domain** and **SSL certificate** details of the distribution. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Define distribution properties</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/network-services/cdn/create-cdn-distribution#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 [<mark style="color:blue;">Define routing rules</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/network-services/cdn/create-cdn-distribution#define-routing-rules).


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