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# Integrating Dynamic CDN Resource

After [creating a Dynamic CDN Resource](/products/performance-cdn/dynamic-content-acceleration/create-dynamic-resource.md), configure caching, SSL, and DNS before directing production traffic through the CDN.

{% hint style="info" %}
Before updating your DNS records, verify that your [Dynamic CDN Resource](/products/performance-cdn/dynamic-content-acceleration/create-dynamic-resource.md) is working correctly.
{% endhint %}

## Configure caching

Configure how the CDN caches dynamic and static content.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open your Dynamic CDN Resource and select the Caching tab.

<figure><img src="/files/j2SCxEegXCnNdk1vOWUA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### **Configure the Cache Settings section.**

Select one of the following cache types:

* **Origin** — Uses the `Cache-Control` headers returned by your origin server.
* **Edge** — Uses a cache duration configured in the CDN.

<figure><img src="/files/vjVnwMZI1pjb1trMgtoa" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If you select **Edge**, specify:

* **Cache Expiration**
* Whether to **Cache Dynamic Pages**

Save your changes.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Configure [Query String Caching](/products/performance-cdn/static-content-delivery/advanced-configuration/caching/query-string-caching.md).

<figure><img src="/files/nI7ipkQkNpSpWpEAY938" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Choose whether query strings create separate cache entries or are ignored during caching.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Exclude sensitive pages from caching

If **Cache Dynamic Pages** is enabled, HTML pages can also be cached.

Exclude pages containing personalized or sensitive information, such as:

* User account pages
* Checkout pages
* Payment pages
* Profile pages

You can bypass caching using one of the following methods:

### Option 1: Configure Page Rules

Create a [**Page Rule**](/products/performance-cdn/static-content-delivery/advanced-configuration/page-rules.md) that sets the appropriate cache behavior for specific paths or URL patterns.

### Option 2: Configure Cookie Based Cache Bypass

Configure [**Disallow Cookie Based Cache**](/products/performance-cdn/dynamic-content-acceleration/advanced-configuration/caching/disallow-cookie-base-cache.md) in the **Caching** tab.

<figure><img src="/files/Q4B6Hy7LTmfAQSJtqT2v" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Specify the cookie name and value that identify requests which should always be served from the origin.

## Configure SSL

Upload or assign an [SSL certificate](/products/security/ssl-tls-encryption.md) from the **SSL** tab.

<figure><img src="/files/GXSBOieBHgE1muxzOATr" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Your custom domain should use a valid certificate before production traffic is routed through the CDN.

## Test the CDN configuration

Before updating DNS, verify that requests are served through the CDN.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Find the IP address of your CDN hostname.

Example:

```c
ping <CDN_HOSTNAME>.mncdn.com
```

{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Update your local hosts file

Temporarily map your domain to the CDN IP address by editing your local **hosts** file.

This allows you to test the website without changing public DNS records.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Verify CDN response headers

Clear your browser cache and open your website.

Inspect the response headers in your browser's Developer Tools.

Verify that the response contains the following header:

```c
Server: MNCDN
```

This confirms that the request is being served through the Medianova CDN.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Update your DNS

After testing completes successfully, create a CNAME record that points your domain to the CDN hostname.

Example:

```
yourdomain.com    IN    CNAME    <CDN_HOSTNAME>.mncdn.com
```

DNS propagation times depend on your DNS provider and configured TTL values.

### Verify production traffic

After DNS propagation completes:

* Confirm that requests are reaching the CDN.
* Verify that SSL is functioning correctly.
* Review cache behavior using the response headers.
* Monitor requests from the [**Analytics**](/products/performance-cdn/dynamic-content-acceleration/analytics.md) dashboard.


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