Edge Cache Expire TTL: Easiest way to override any existing headers
Feb 1, 2013Michelle Zatlyn

Summary
Introduced 'Edge cache expire TTL' as a new feature within Page Rules. This setting allows users to explicitly define the Time-To-Live (TTL) for cached resources on Cloudflare's edge servers, overriding any existing cache-related headers (e.g., Cache-Control, Expires) originating from the origin server. This provides greater control over edge caching duration, especially useful during traffic surges, DDoS attacks, or when origin server headers are uncertain or undesirable. The feature is tiered by plan, offering different TTL durations.