---
title: GZIP
url: https://docs.vultr.com/products/network/cdn-push-zone/features/gzip
description: A compression method that reduces file sizes to improve website loading speeds and bandwidth usage.
publish_date: 2024-09-23T20:21:11.620628Z
last_updated: 2026-05-26T20:16:22.705066Z
---

# How to Enable GZIP Compression for Vultr CDN Push Zones

GZIP Compression in Vultr CDN Push Zones reduces the size of your content before it is delivered to users. By compressing your data, this feature enhances the efficiency of data transfer, leading to faster load times and improved overall site performance. Enabling GZIP compression helps optimize bandwidth usage and ensures a quicker, more responsive experience for your users.

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

=== "Vultr Console"

    1. Navigate to **Products**, click **CDN**, and then click **Push Zones**.
    1. Click your target CDN Push 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 Push Zones** endpoint](https://www.vultr.com/api/#tag/CDNs/operation/list-pushzones) and note the target Push Zone subscription's ID.

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

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

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

=== "Vultr CLI"

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

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

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

        ```console
        $ vultr-cli cdn push update <pushzone-id> --gzip 
        ```