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EDNS Client Subnet Explained: How It Improves CDN Performance and DNS Accuracy
EDNS Client Subnet (ECS) is a DNS extension that carries partial client IP information to authoritative name servers, enabling more precise geo-routing and better CDN performance. This article explains the mechanism, real-world impact, and practical configuration steps to get ECS working correctly across your DNS stack.
Aug 13, 2026
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