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OpenResty Edge: Private CDN, Universal Gateway & WAF in One Platform
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OpenResty Edge: Private CDN, Universal Gateway & WAF in One Platform

OpenResty Edge: Private CDN, Universal Gateway & WAF in One Platform

An Introduction to the Programmable WAF of OpenResty Edge
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An Introduction to the Programmable WAF of OpenResty Edge

An Introduction to the Programmable WAF of OpenResty Edge

Building "Less is More" Event-Driven Operations with OpenResty Edge Webhook
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Building "Less is More" Event-Driven Operations with OpenResty Edge Webhook

Building "Less is More" Event-Driven Operations with OpenResty Edge Webhook

Private CDN Solution: Enterprise Edge Architecture | OpenResty Edge
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Private CDN Solution: Enterprise Edge Architecture | OpenResty Edge

Private CDN Solution: Enterprise Edge Architecture | OpenResty Edge

Performance Takes a Leap Forward: OpenResty Edge Now Supports zstd Compression
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Performance Takes a Leap Forward: OpenResty Edge Now Supports zstd Compression

Performance Takes a Leap Forward: OpenResty Edge Now Supports zstd Compression

How OpenResty Edge Automates SSL/TLS Certificate Management with ACME Protocol
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How OpenResty Edge Automates SSL/TLS Certificate Management with ACME Protocol

How OpenResty Edge Automates SSL/TLS Certificate Management with ACME Protocol

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How to Automate Managing Gateway Servers in K8s Environment (using OpenResty Edge)

How to Automate Managing Gateway Servers in K8s Environment (using OpenResty Edge)

EdgeLang: A Powerful and Efficient Language for Gateway Logic
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EdgeLang: A Powerful and Efficient Language for Gateway Logic

EdgeLang: A Powerful and Efficient Language for Gateway Logic

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How to pass the real client IP addresses to backend servers via special request headers

How to pass the real client IP addresses to backend servers via special request headers

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OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

High-Performance Web Application Firewall (WAF) in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge authentication waf
  • Enable WAF for applications
  • Test the WAF settings of applications
  • Disable and re-enable WAF
  • WAF whitelist
  • Change the block action after a WAF hit
  • Test the new block action
  • Create WAF rule set
  • The implementation of WAF in OpenResty Edge
  • Enable WAF for applications
  • Test the WAF settings of applications
  • Disable and re-enable WAF
  • WAF whitelist
  • Change the block action after a WAF hit
  • Test the new block action
  • Create WAF rule set
  • The implementation of WAF in OpenResty Edge

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

The EdgeLang DSL in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge proxy
  • Introduction to Edgelang
  • Add a page rule defined using Edgelang
  • Test
  • Modify the Edgelang definition of the page rule
  • Define WAF rules using Edgelang
  • Edgelang user manual
  • Introduction to Edgelang
  • Add a page rule defined using Edgelang
  • Test
  • Modify the Edgelang definition of the page rule
  • Define WAF rules using Edgelang
  • Edgelang user manual

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 6 mins read

Configure HTTP basic auth in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge authentication basic-auth
  • Configure the HTTP basic auth credentials for applications
    • Add a basic auth user group
    • Enable the basic authentication
    • Test
  • Configure the global HTTP basic auth
    • Add a global basic auth user group
    • Configure the global auth for application
Photo by Yichun Zhang
  • Configure the HTTP basic auth credentials for applications
    • Add a basic auth user group
    • Enable the basic authentication
    • Test
  • Configure the global HTTP basic auth
    • Add a global basic auth user group
    • Configure the global auth for application

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

Gateway Config's Version Control & Release Management in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge page-rule releases version-control
  • Create a page rule for the sample application
  • Release the page rule
  • Test
  • Modify the page rule
  • Release the modification
  • Test the modification
  • Revert the release
  • Test of the release reverting
Photo by Yichun Zhang
  • Create a page rule for the sample application
  • Release the page rule
  • Test
  • Modify the page rule
  • Release the modification
  • Test the modification
  • Revert the release
  • Test of the release reverting

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 6 mins read

Redirect to different URIs Based on Clients' Language Settings (OpenResty Edge)

tutorial openresty-edge redirect languages redirect
  • The origin site which supports different languages
  • Create a page rule for redirection
  • Test the new page rule
  • Add a new page rule to redirect to the English page
  • Test the new page rule
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  • The origin site which supports different languages
  • Create a page rule for redirection
  • Test the new page rule
  • Add a new page rule to redirect to the English page
  • Test the new page rule

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

Real-Time Purge HTTP Cache in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge proxy cache purge
  • Create a cache purge job for the sample application
  • Verify the cache status
  • Try purging by URL prefixes
  • Custom purge conditions
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  • Create a cache purge job for the sample application
  • Verify the cache status
  • Try purging by URL prefixes
  • Custom purge conditions

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

Real-Time Purge HTTP Cache in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge proxy cache purge
  • Create a cache purge job for the sample application
  • Verify the cache status
  • Try purging by URL prefixes
  • Custom purge conditions
Photo by Yichun Zhang
  • Create a cache purge job for the sample application
  • Verify the cache status
  • Try purging by URL prefixes
  • Custom purge conditions

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

Control Access to DNS Applications in OpenResty Edge's Admin Console

tutorial openresty-edge DNS user management
  • Check DNS page permissions as a super user
  • Create a user group with only read permission for this DNS application
  • Create a tester account
  • See the DNS applications with permission granted
  • What is OpenResty Edge
  • Check DNS page permissions as a super user
  • Create a user group with only read permission for this DNS application
  • Create a tester account
  • See the DNS applications with permission granted
  • What is OpenResty Edge

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

Call Lua modules by Edgelang in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge Lua Edgelang
  • Create a Lua module in OpenResty Edge
  • Call the Lua module in an HTTP application of OpenResty Edge
  • Verify the effect of calling the Lua module
  • What is OpenResty Edge
  • Create a Lua module in OpenResty Edge
  • Call the Lua module in an HTTP application of OpenResty Edge
  • Verify the effect of calling the Lua module
  • What is OpenResty Edge

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

The EdgeLang DSL in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge proxy
  • Introduction to Edgelang
  • Add a page rule defined using Edgelang
  • Test
  • Modify the Edgelang definition of the page rule
  • Define WAF rules using Edgelang
  • Edgelang user manual
  • Introduction to Edgelang
  • Add a page rule defined using Edgelang
  • Test
  • Modify the Edgelang definition of the page rule
  • Define WAF rules using Edgelang
  • Edgelang user manual

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 11 mins read

Automating Kubernetes Gateway Node Lifecycle with OpenResty Edge

openresty-edge kubernetes gateway overview
  • The gateway dilemma in the Kubernetes era: static control models vs. cloud-native reality
  • Capability one: automated lifecycle management for gateway nodes
  • Capability two: multiple K8s clusters and unified control
  • Capability three: a two-tier upstream system
  • Summary
  • The gateway dilemma in the Kubernetes era: static control models vs. cloud-native reality
  • Capability one: automated lifecycle management for gateway nodes
  • Capability two: multiple K8s clusters and unified control
  • Capability three: a two-tier upstream system
  • Summary

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

Performance Takes a Leap Forward: OpenResty Edge Now Supports zstd Compression

tutorial openresty-edge zstd
  • The Evolution of Compression Algorithms
  • What is Zstandard (zstd)
  • Why Zstandard is Particularly Well-Suited for OpenResty Edge
  • How to Enable Zstandard (Zstd) Compression in OpenResty Edge
  • The Evolution of Compression Algorithms
  • What is Zstandard (zstd)
  • Why Zstandard is Particularly Well-Suited for OpenResty Edge
  • How to Enable Zstandard (Zstd) Compression in OpenResty Edge

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

Accurately Restore the Real Client IP Address in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge proxy real ip
  • Set “Trusted hosts to set real IP” and “Real IP from” Globally
  • Configure the Application to Output the Client Address
  • Check the Client Address Received on OpenResty Edge
  • What is OpenResty Edge
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  • Set “Trusted hosts to set real IP” and “Real IP from” Globally
  • Configure the Application to Output the Client Address
  • Check the Client Address Received on OpenResty Edge
  • What is OpenResty Edge

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 11 mins read

Automating Kubernetes Gateway Node Lifecycle with OpenResty Edge

openresty-edge kubernetes gateway overview
  • The gateway dilemma in the Kubernetes era: static control models vs. cloud-native reality
  • Capability one: automated lifecycle management for gateway nodes
  • Capability two: multiple K8s clusters and unified control
  • Capability three: a two-tier upstream system
  • Summary
  • The gateway dilemma in the Kubernetes era: static control models vs. cloud-native reality
  • Capability one: automated lifecycle management for gateway nodes
  • Capability two: multiple K8s clusters and unified control
  • Capability three: a two-tier upstream system
  • Summary

OpenResety Edge Jun 23, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 23, 2026 5 mins read

How to Set Up a Self-Hosted CDN: Step-by-Step Guide with OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge cdn
  • How OpenResty Edge Works: Edge Node, Admin, and Origin
  • What You’ll Need Before You Start
  • Step 1 — Install OpenResty Edge and Initialize the Cluster
  • Step 2 — Plan and Register Your Edge Nodes
  • Step 3 — Configure DNS and Traffic Routing
  • Step 4 — Set Up Caching Rules for High Hit Rates
  • Step 5 — Configure Edge Security Policies
  • Step 6 — Monitor Your CDN and Set Up Alerting
Photo by Yichun Zhang
  • How OpenResty Edge Works: Edge Node, Admin, and Origin
  • What You’ll Need Before You Start
  • Step 1 — Install OpenResty Edge and Initialize the Cluster
  • Step 2 — Plan and Register Your Edge Nodes
  • Step 3 — Configure DNS and Traffic Routing
  • Step 4 — Set Up Caching Rules for High Hit Rates
  • Step 5 — Configure Edge Security Policies
  • Step 6 — Monitor Your CDN and Set Up Alerting

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 4 mins read

Adding Custom Response Headers in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge
  • Add New Respond Header and Use String As Value
  • Use “System Hostname” As a Built-in Variable for Value
  • Add New Respond Header and Use String As Value
  • Use “System Hostname” As a Built-in Variable for Value

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 6 mins read

Redirect to different URIs Based on Clients' Language Settings (OpenResty Edge)

tutorial openresty-edge redirect languages redirect
  • The origin site which supports different languages
  • Create a page rule for redirection
  • Test the new page rule
  • Add a new page rule to redirect to the English page
  • Test the new page rule
Photo by Yichun Zhang
  • The origin site which supports different languages
  • Create a page rule for redirection
  • Test the new page rule
  • Add a new page rule to redirect to the English page
  • Test the new page rule

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

High-Performance Web Application Firewall (WAF) in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge authentication waf
  • Enable WAF for applications
  • Test the WAF settings of applications
  • Disable and re-enable WAF
  • WAF whitelist
  • Change the block action after a WAF hit
  • Test the new block action
  • Create WAF rule set
  • The implementation of WAF in OpenResty Edge
  • Enable WAF for applications
  • Test the WAF settings of applications
  • Disable and re-enable WAF
  • WAF whitelist
  • Change the block action after a WAF hit
  • Test the new block action
  • Create WAF rule set
  • The implementation of WAF in OpenResty Edge

OpenResety Edge Jun 23, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 23, 2026 8 mins read

Open Source OpenResty vs. OpenResty Edge: Key Differences

tutorial openresty-edge
  • Open Source vs. OpenResty Edge at a Glance
  • When Open Source Hits Its Limits: 6 Real Scenarios
  • Choosing the Right Path for Your Infrastructure
  • Open Source vs. OpenResty Edge at a Glance
  • When Open Source Hits Its Limits: 6 Real Scenarios
  • Choosing the Right Path for Your Infrastructure

OpenResety Edge Jun 23, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 23, 2026 16 mins read

Private CDN Solution: Enterprise Edge Architecture | OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge cdn
  • The Breaking Point: When Public CDNs Fail the Enterprise
  • The CDN Landscape: Public CDN vs. DIY Open Source vs. Commercial Private CDN
  • From OpEx to CapEx: The Business Case for a Private CDN
  • Why OpenResty Edge? Evaluating an Enterprise Private CDN Platform
  • The Edge Is Your Competitive Advantage — Not a Commodity
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • The Breaking Point: When Public CDNs Fail the Enterprise
  • The CDN Landscape: Public CDN vs. DIY Open Source vs. Commercial Private CDN
  • From OpEx to CapEx: The Business Case for a Private CDN
  • Why OpenResty Edge? Evaluating an Enterprise Private CDN Platform
  • The Edge Is Your Competitive Advantage — Not a Commodity
  • Frequently Asked Questions

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 8 mins read

OpenResty Edge Data Protection: From Scheduled Backups to Automatic Failover

openresty-edge db
  • First line: scheduled backups and off-host sync
  • Second line: primary–standby streaming replication
  • Third line: automatic failover cluster
  • Comparing the three approaches and selection guidance
  • First line: scheduled backups and off-host sync
  • Second line: primary–standby streaming replication
  • Third line: automatic failover cluster
  • Comparing the three approaches and selection guidance

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 12 mins read

OpenResty Edge Design Notes: Bringing Global Traffic Scheduling Back to the Application Layer

openresty-edge gslb
  • Traffic Instability Is Not a Configuration Problem
  • Why Global Optimization Breaks Down Under Real Traffic
  • Control Requires Feedback, Not Faster Reactions
  • From Human-in-the-Loop Alerts to Deterministic Traffic Control
  • Traffic Instability Is Not a Configuration Problem
  • Why Global Optimization Breaks Down Under Real Traffic
  • Control Requires Feedback, Not Faster Reactions
  • From Human-in-the-Loop Alerts to Deterministic Traffic Control

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 2 mins read

Global Search in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge search
  • Search for Request ID
  • Search for texts on the interface
  • Search for upstreams
  • Search for applications
  • Search for blog posts
  • Search for Request ID
  • Search for texts on the interface
  • Search for upstreams
  • Search for applications
  • Search for blog posts

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

Configuring sticky cookies in OpenResty Edge gateways

tutorial openresty-edge cookie
  • Introduction to Sticky Cookie in OpenResty Edge
  • Enable Sticky Cookie for the sample application
  • Test
  • Disable Sticky Cookie
  • Test
  • Introduction to Sticky Cookie in OpenResty Edge
  • Enable Sticky Cookie for the sample application
  • Test
  • Disable Sticky Cookie
  • Test

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 6 mins read

Configure HTTP basic auth in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge authentication basic-auth
  • Configure the HTTP basic auth credentials for applications
    • Add a basic auth user group
    • Enable the basic authentication
    • Test
  • Configure the global HTTP basic auth
    • Add a global basic auth user group
    • Configure the global auth for application
Photo by Yichun Zhang
  • Configure the HTTP basic auth credentials for applications
    • Add a basic auth user group
    • Enable the basic authentication
    • Test
  • Configure the global HTTP basic auth
    • Add a global basic auth user group
    • Configure the global auth for application

OpenResety Edge Jun 18, 2026

OpenResety Edge Updated Jun 18, 2026 5 mins read

Gateway Config's Version Control & Release Management in OpenResty Edge

tutorial openresty-edge page-rule releases version-control
  • Create a page rule for the sample application
  • Release the page rule
  • Test
  • Modify the page rule
  • Release the modification
  • Test the modification
  • Revert the release
  • Test of the release reverting
Photo by Yichun Zhang
  • Create a page rule for the sample application
  • Release the page rule
  • Test
  • Modify the page rule
  • Release the modification
  • Test the modification
  • Revert the release
  • Test of the release reverting
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