Salesforce Edge Network is a network technology that improves download times for users
around the globe and provides security protection to Salesforce organizations. Users get a
better network experience while remaining on the Salesforce trusted infrastructure, which
protects, uses, and processes data appropriately and in accordance with the law.
Required Editions
| Available in: both Salesforce Classic and
Lightning Experience |
| Available in: Group, Essentials, Professional, Enterprise,
Performance, Unlimited, and Developer Editions
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Salesforce Edge Network sends a user’s request to the nearest network location. It uses
geographic load balancing that picks an IP address based on the user’s IP address.
Among its benefits, Salesforce Edge Network:
- Uses Transport Layer Security (TLS) to enable secure connections. The Edge Network
supports persistent TLS connections and streamlines the setup process, reducing connection
times while maintaining end-to-end encryption.
- Enhances data transfer speed and reduces connection time through optimized Transmission
Control Protocol (TCP) configurations.
- Caches content with HTTP headers marked as cacheable by Salesforce or customer
integrations, such as public JavaScript and CSS files.
- Routes user traffic to the closest and most optimal Salesforce data center based on
real-time network conditions, improving performance and responsiveness.
- Protects Salesforce organizations from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks by
using built-in Web Application Firewall (WAF).
To switch to Salesforce Edge Network, see Adopt Salesforce Edge Network for Your Domain.
