Security Token

Control access to your CDN resources by requiring a valid security token in every request URL.

Security Token restricts access to CDN-delivered content by requiring a valid token in the request URL. Requests that do not include a valid token are denied before content is served.

How Security Token Works

When Security Token is enabled for a CDN Resource, the CDN validates the token included in the request URL before serving content.

• Requests with a valid token are served normally.

• Requests without a token or with an invalid token are denied.

Token generation must be handled on your origin server or application. The CDN validates the token but does not generate it.

When to Use Security Token

Use Security Token to:

• Restrict access to time-limited content such as video streams or temporary download links

• Protect private files that should not be publicly accessible without authorization

• Prevent unauthorized sharing or hotlinking of protected resources

Configuration

Security Token is configured per CDN Resource in the Medianova Control Panel.

1

Access Security Token

Go to CDN → CDN Resources and select the resource you want to protect.

Open the Security tab and locate the Security Token section.

2

Enable Security Token

Toggle Status to enable the feature.

3

Configure Token Parameters

Notes

• Token generation is the responsibility of your origin or application layer. The CDN validates but does not generate tokens.

• Requests without a valid token are denied at the CDN edge before reaching your origin.