Connect on-prem networks or hyperscaler VPCs directly to Cloudflare's backbone — bypassing the public Internet for lower latency and higher security on traffic flowing to/from Cloudflare services. Enterprise-only; dedicated physical fibre or virtual cross-connect through partners.
Jurisdictional exposure
Attributes
- Ga Year
- 2020
Sub-services (3)
Direct Interconnect
Dedicated physical fibre into a Cloudflare PoP
Virtual Cross-Connect
Layer-2 cross-connect through partner exchanges (Megaport, Equinix, etc.)
Magic Transit Direct Server Return
DDoS-protected ingress with egress directly via the customer ISP
Compliance & Certifications
This service is attested for the following frameworks. Always verify with the provider before relying on a specific compliance posture.
Where this runs
Commercial regions (29)
Europe (10)
- Paris
- Frankfurt
- Dublin
- Milan
- Amsterdam
- Warsaw
- Madrid
- Stockholm
- Zurich
- London
North America (4)
- Toronto
- Ashburn
- Chicago
- San Jose
South America (2)
- Buenos Aires
- São Paulo
Asia (6)
- Hong Kong
- Mumbai
- Tokyo
- Singapore
- Seoul
- Taipei
Oceania (2)
- Sydney
- Auckland
Middle East (2)
- Tel Aviv
- Dubai
Africa (3)
- Lagos
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
Tags
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