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title: CDN and Caching
description: A content delivery network (CDN) is a set of servers scattered across the planet, helping you deliver content to users faster.
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/cdn-and-caching
product: Contentstack
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last_updated: 2026-03-26
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# CDN and Caching

This page lists documentation resources for developers working with CDN and caching topics in Contentstack, including conceptual overviews and practical guides. Use it when you need to understand CDN basics or find specific instructions for cache management and purging.

## CDN and Caching

A content delivery network (CDN) is a set of servers scattered across the planet, helping you deliver content to users faster.

## Work with CDN and Caching

- [What Is CDN and How it Works](/developers/cdn-and-caching/what-is-cdn-and-how-it-works/)
- [Contentstack CDN Cache Management](/developers/cdn-and-caching/contentstack-cdn-cache-management/)
- [Cache Purging Scenarios](/developers/cdn-and-caching/cache-purging-scenarios/)
- [Front-end CDN cache purging best practices](/developers/cdn-and-caching/front-end-cdn-cache-purging-best-practices/)
- [Set up a Content Delivery Network for Contentstack-powered Websites](/developers/cdn-and-caching/set-up-a-content-delivery-network-for-contentstack-powered-websites/)

## Common questions

### What is this page used for?
It provides a set of links to CDN and caching documentation topics under the CDN and Caching section.

### Where do I start if I’m new to CDN concepts?
Start with **What Is CDN and How it Works**.

### Which link should I use for cache management in Contentstack?
Use **Contentstack CDN Cache Management**.

### Where can I find guidance on cache purging approaches?
See **Cache Purging Scenarios** and **Front-end CDN cache purging best practices**.