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Getting Started With Cloudflare Network Interconnect via Peer1IX

· 1 min read · Peer1IX Team

Getting Started With Cloudflare Network Interconnect via Peer1IX

A step-by-step view of what it takes to set up a private Cloudflare interconnect through Peer1IX.

Step 1: Confirm your Cloudflare services

Identify which Cloudflare network services you plan to use and confirm interconnect requirements with your Cloudflare account team.

Step 2: Connect to Peer1IX

If you do not already have a Peer1ix Port, order one at a location close to your infrastructure.

Step 3: Request the interconnect

Tell us your requirements. We coordinate the VLAN and connection details.

Step 4: Configure routing

Set up the addressing and routing parameters required for your service.

Step 5: Test

Verify connectivity and traffic flow before moving production traffic.

Step 6: Monitor

Track utilisation and performance over time.

Start the process.

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