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title: Configuring the Default Traffic Policy
description: "When you [create a service](https://www.flumotion.com/docs/multiCDN/steps-for-creating-a-service/), the default traffic policy is automatically created for you. This policy applies to the entire world. The default traffic policy is similar to other traffic policies, with one important difference: you can edit it, but…"
url: "https://www.flumotion.com/docs/multiCDN/configuring-the-default-traffic-policy/"
updated: "2026-09-09"
category: Guides / Traffic Management
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# Configuring the Default Traffic Policy

When you [create a service](https://www.flumotion.com/docs/multiCDN/steps-for-creating-a-service/), the default traffic policy is automatically created for you. This policy applies to the entire world.

The default traffic policy is similar to other traffic policies, with one important difference: you can edit it, but you cannot delete it.

The default policy applies to all locations that do not have a more specific traffic policy configured. If a more specific policy exists for a particular geolocation, that policy takes precedence over the default policy.

The default traffic policy can be **Static**, **Dynamic**, or **Cost-Based**. Configuring the default traffic policy is very similar to [creating a new traffic policy](https://www.flumotion.com/docs/multiCDN/creating-a-traffic-policy/).

To configure the default traffic policy:

1. Navigate to your service.
2. In the sidebar, under **Traffic Steering**, select **Traffic Policies**.
3. Click the **Edit** icon for the **Default** traffic policy.
4. Follow the wizard steps to configure the policy.