WebP Cloud now supports custom origin fetch headers
In a previous article titled “WebP Cloud currently supports setting the User-Agent for fetching resources from the origin server on image CDNs, configuring CORS headers, and implementing Referer restrictions.,” we introduced support for setting the origin User-Agent (UA). Users can specify a specific origin UA and configure the origin server to respond only to that UA, achieving a functionality similar to a Pre-shared Key, thereby reducing the possibility of CDN bypassing.
Recently, during discussions with our clients, we discovered a scenario in practical situations where domains and SSL certificates are shared among multiple origin servers, but differentiating them through additional headers. For instance, there could be a unified endpoint named https://global-entrance.some-paas.cloud
, which can respond to different backend services based on the X-Forwarded-Host
header, as illustrated below:
With customizable origin headers, we can now:
- Access different backend services through the same entrance endpoint using different headers
- Configure headers to access origin services with
Authorization
- A/B testing: serving different content based on different headers from the same origin site
- …
Dashboard
Users of the Dashboard can now directly see this feature on the Dashboard!
API
Users utilizing the API can find the method for creating headers at API Reference | WebP Cloud Services Docs.
As with all new features we introduce, WebP Cloud believes in providing equal access to all users. Therefore, whether you are a paid user or a free user, this new feature is now available to you!
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If you find this service interesting, feel free to log in to the WebP Cloud Dashboard to experience it. If you’re curious about other magical features it offers, take a look at our WebP Cloud Services Docs. We hope everyone enjoys using it!
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