If your players are located across different regions, our Content Delivery Network (CDN) service can greatly enhance their gaming experience by reducing latency and ensuring faster loading times. This service is available at no additional cost for all customers at Level 2 or higher. To enable the CDN, simply navigate to your account page and click on the "Server Config" link. At the bottom of the page, you'll find the option to enable or disable the CDN service. Once enabled, your game server will be configured to use the CDN for delivering all assets. Please note that this process may take up to 60 minutes because it involves a DNS change.
The CDN operates by checking whether the requested digital assets, such as images, are already stored in its local caching servers. If the asset is available locally, it is served directly from the nearest CDN server, significantly reducing loading times for players. If the asset is not yet cached, the CDN retrieves it from the origin server (e.g., foundryserver.com), delivers it to the player, and stores a copy on the local server for future requests. This entire process is seamless and transparent to players, they simply connect to your game server as usual while the CDN manages asset delivery in the background.
While the CDN provides numerous advantages, there is a file size limitation to consider. Files larger than 100 MB cannot be uploaded via the in-game browser. For such files, you will need to use an sFTP client to upload them to your game server. The CDN will still serve these larger files to players as it normally would; the only difference is the method used to upload the file.
You can enable or disable the CDN service at any time and as often as needed, but keep in mind that changes are not instant due to the DNS update process. With the CDN enabled, your players can enjoy a smoother and faster gaming experience, regardless of their location, making it a valuable addition to your server setup.
Active Subscription | Monthly Cost |
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Basic Level 1 | $1.00 /month |
Basic Level 2 | $ 1.25 /month |
Basic Level 3 | $ 1.50 /month |
Advanced Level 1 | $2.00 /month |
Advanced Level 2 | $2.25 /month |
Advanced Level 3 | $2.50 /month |