500 Tbps of capacity: 16 years of scaling our global network

Cloudflare's global network has reached a significant milestone of 500 terabits per second (Tbps) in external capacity, encompassing connections with transit providers, private peering partners, Internet exchanges, and Cloudflare Network Interconnect ports across over 330 cities. Originating from a modest setup in Palo Alto in 2010, Cloudflare has expanded its infrastructure to protect more than 20% of the web and adapt to evolving security needs, such as mitigating a 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack autonomously. The network's architecture enables distributed computing capabilities, allowing customer applications to run on every server, and employs advanced protocols like IPv6, RPKI, and ASPA to enhance security and route validation. In response to the growing presence of AI agents, Cloudflare utilizes sophisticated detection systems to differentiate between legitimate and malicious traffic. The company continues to seek collaboration with network operators and partners to further expand its infrastructure and capabilities.