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Outage in Cloudflare

Cache Purging Delays

Resolved Minor
April 02, 2026 - Started 20 days ago - Lasted 19 minutes
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Summary AI Generated

Cloudflare experienced delays with single-file cache purging (purge by URL) functionality accessed through the Dashboard and API, affecting CDN services in Asia, particularly Tokyo, Japan. Users could work around the issue by using the "Purge Everything" feature, though this could increase traffic to origin servers. The incident was resolved after 19 minutes.

Cloudflare single-file cache purging (purge by URL) called via the Dashboard/API are delayed. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Until then you may use the Purge Everything feature but do be aware it may cause a surge in traffic to your origin server(s). More updates to follow.
Components affected
Cloudflare Sites and Services Cloudflare Asia Cloudflare CDN Cache Purge Cloudflare Tokyo, Japan - (NRT)

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INVESTIGATING 20 days ago - at 04/02/2026 12:43PM

We are continuing to investigate this issue.

INVESTIGATING 20 days ago - at 04/02/2026 12:41PM

Cloudflare single-file cache purging (purge by URL) called via the Dashboard/API are delayed. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Until then you may use the Purge Everything feature but do be aware it may cause a surge in traffic to your origin server(s). More updates to follow.

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