Ion is a suite of intelligent performance optimizations and controls that help to deliver superior website and iOS or Android app experiences. It combines the scalability of Akamai's global content delivery platform with fast, dynamic content acceleration. Ion also leverages ​Akamai​'s cellular optimizations, which lower both latency and user engagement disruptions.

Before you begin

• Familiarize yourself with key concepts and terms
• Get your unique information
• Understand the request flow
• Prepare your environment

Set up Ion

• Create a new guided Ion property
• Create a new custom Ion property
• Finalize your Ion property

Workflows

• Deliver your first site. Use recommended services and best practices to get a basic site or app on the ​Akamai​ network.
• Set up Adaptive Acceleration
• Set up Script Management

Test and go live

• Test your Ion property
• Go live with Ion

Optional features

You can include several optional features and workflows in your Ion property. Check out the Optional features section in the table of contents to learn more about these features.

Developer tools

• Ion APIs
• Adaptive Acceleration CLI

What's new

• Release notes