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Starter Network Acceleration

Plan origin connectivity and request paths with Starter Network Acceleration. Review the workload, dependency locations and recovery needs, then open configuration for available options and the current quote.

Configuration checklist

Compare	What to check	Verification
Resource specification	Check protocols, origin connections, bandwidth and transfer options.	Use the order options; do not infer a model from the name.
Network and access	Verify protocol, origin, ports and access restrictions.	Keep test records for users and external dependencies.
System and recovery	Confirm compatibility, administrative access and backup location.	Keep a readable copy and verify restoration.
Billing and renewal	Compare totals and add-ons over the same term.	Check current configuration and applicable terms.

Confirm that the network path is the bottleneck

A changed network path cannot replace application or database optimization. Measure DNS lookup, connection establishment, TLS and origin response time separately. If queries or application computation dominate, address the origin first. Identify the client-facing endpoint, origin address and protocols before selecting acceleration options.

Starter · Initial path validation

Start with one origin and a representative request set, establish a direct-access baseline and check whether current Starter options cover the required protocols and resources.

Protocols, origin settings and billing dimensions

Review supported protocols, ports, bandwidth or transfer allowances and billing periods in configuration. Confirm that the origin accepts the resulting connections. Tier names are not latency guarantees. If the origin filters source IPs, verify the new connection source and how request identity will be recorded in logs.

A reproducible before-and-after comparison

Compare direct and accelerated endpoints from the same access network using the same protocol, object size and time window. Record success rate, latency percentiles and transfer completion time rather than one ping. Keep origin load and cache state comparable, and document routing changes separately from cache changes.

Cutover, monitoring and rollback

Retain the original endpoint, DNS records and access rules before a limited cutover. Validate protocol and certificate behavior, then monitor connection failures, origin load, business success rate and cost. Roll back using the saved configuration if needed before investigating routing, certificate or origin restrictions.

Reviewing price, billing term and renewal

Open configuration from this page and compare base resources, add-ons and totals over the same billing period. Check initial and renewal terms and whether transfer, bandwidth or addresses have separate charges. Availability and OS choices come from configuration. Read applicable terms and verify the order state in the client area before retrying a payment.

Buying questions

Will acceleration fix slow origin computation?

It does not replace application optimization. Separate connection time from origin processing and address database or compute bottlenecks first.

How should I compare acceleration tiers?

Compare current protocols, resources and billing dimensions, then test identical requests. A tier name is not a benchmark; the selected term and checkout configuration determine the charge.

Where can I check Starter Network Acceleration pricing?

Use this page’s configuration and current-quote button to review available options and the selected billing period. Recheck availability and the order total before payment.

Review the current configuration

Choose resources and a billing term from the options available when you order.

Configure and check current pricing