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Edge or origin URL?
This comparison card contrasts Edge or origin URL. CloudFront URL: Custom domain, WAF, cache, HTTPS at edge. Direct S3 REST URL: Bypasses edge controls if bucket is open. The card pairs CloudFront URL with always for end users, and Direct S3 REST URL with never for end users when OAC is on.
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What this card says
Edge or origin URL?
CloudFront URL
Custom domain, WAF, cache, HTTPS at edge.
Direct S3 REST URL
Bypasses edge controls if bucket is open.
Key points
Public media via CDN.
Break-glass admin tools only.
Example
curl https://dxxx.cloudfront.net/… / curl https://bucket.s3….amazonaws.com/…
Use when
Always for end users.
Never for end users when OAC is on.