Alibaba Cloud CDN API Developer Manual

About this manual

This manual provides instructions for developers to perform operations on Alibaba Cloud Content Delivery Network (CDN) services using the API. It covers the request structure, communication protocols, and necessary parameters for accessing the service.

The document details the signature mechanism required for request authentication using Access Key ID and Access Key Secret. It also explains how to use Resource Access Management (RAM) to grant sub-accounts permissions to manage CDN resources and domains. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Request Structure
• Request Parameters
• Signature Mechanism
• Error Handling
• RAM Resource Authorization
• Service Operations
• Domain Operations
• Configuration Interfaces

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the service address for the CDN API?

The service address for the CDN API is cdn.aliyuncs.com.

Which HTTP methods are supported for requests?

The system supports the HTTP GET method for sending requests.

How is the request signature calculated?

The signature is calculated using HMAC-SHA1 with the Access Key Secret appended with an ampersand character.

What happens if an API call fails?

If a call fails, the system returns an HTTP status code of 4xx or 5xx along with an error code and message.