Data Center

[mh.sabourifar]

I’m using 1.1.1.1 DNS for a while now and I’m really enjoying it but there is a problem with data center location, I’m in Iran but when I check this site 1.1.1.1/help my Cloudflare Data Center is FRA! But it’s not even close to my country! I checked 3 different ISP’s and all of their data centers were FRA! What should I do?

[sdayman]

Peering - Why don't I reach the closest datacenter to me?

Why don’t I reach the closest datacenter to me? Cloudflare is an anycast network, so where you are routed is determined by peering with ISPs. The shortest path geographically isn’t always possible due to peering agreements. If you request a site hosted on Cloudflare from home: The domain resolves to a Cloudflare IP Your browser sends an HTTP request to that IP Your ISP’s routers consult their routing table and route the packets upstream to their transit provider ( COSTS MONEY ) The packets …

[OliverGrant]

@mh.sabourifar,

السلام عليكم

I am sure Cloudflare would love better peering globally. I would recommend contacting your internet providers and requesting they peer with a Cloudflare colo in region. While Cloudflare does have some minor influence over peering, this is likely a result of regional routing decisions.

— OG