---
title: GZIP
url: https://docs.vultr.com/products/network/cdn-pull-zone/features/gzip
description: A compression method that reduces file sizes to improve website loading speed and bandwidth usage.
publish_date: 2024-09-23T20:21:07.713738Z
last_updated: 2026-05-26T20:16:29.439564Z
---

# How to Enable GZIP Compression for Vultr CDN Pull Zones

GZIP Compression in Vultr CDN Pull Zones reduces the size of your content before it is delivered to users. This feature enhances the efficiency of data transfer, leading to faster load times and improved overall site performance. By compressing your content with GZIP, you ensure that your users experience quicker access to your site, optimizing both bandwidth usage and user satisfaction.

Follow this guide to enable the GZIP compression feature for Vultr CDN Pull Zones on your Vultr account using the Vultr Console, API, or CLI.

=== "Vultr Console"

    1. Navigate to **Products**, click **CDN**, and then click **Pull Zones**.
    1. Click your target CDN Pull Zone subscription to open its management page.
    1. Click **Features**.
    1. Select **gzip** and click **Update Features**.

=== "Vultr API"

    1. Send a `GET` request to the [**List CDN Pull Zones** endpoint](https://www.vultr.com/api/#tag/CDNs/operation/list-pullzones) and note the target Pull Zone subscription's ID.

        ```console
        $ curl "https://api.vultr.com/v2/cdns/pull-zones" \
            -X GET \
            -H "Authorization: Bearer ${VULTR_API_KEY}"
        ```

    1. Send a `PUT` request to the [**Update CDN Pull Zone** endpoint](https://www.vultr.com/api/#tag/CDNs/operation/update-pullzone) to enable gzip compression feature for your target Pull Zone subscription.

        ```console
        $ curl "https://api.vultr.com/v2/cdns/pull-zones/{pullzone-id}" \
            -X PUT \
            -H "Authorization: Bearer ${VULTR_API_KEY}" \
            -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
            --data '{
                "gzip": true
            }'
        ```

=== "Vultr CLI"

    1. List all available CDN Pull Zones subscriptions and note the target Pull Zone subscription's ID. 

        ```console
        $ vultr-cli cdn pull list
        ```

    1. Enable gzip compression feature for your target Pull Zone subscription.

        ```console
        $ vultr-cli cdn pull update <pullzone-id> --gzip
        ```