Get Alibaba Cloud Edge Security Acceleration (ESA) Service for Free

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Alibaba Cloud Edge Security Acceleration (ESA) is a comprehensive service that integrates Content Delivery Network (CDN), edge security protection, and dynamic acceleration. It can significantly enhance the access speed and security of websites and applications.

This article will briefly introduce how to get the ESA package for free through official channels.

This activity is for all Alibaba Cloud users who have completed account verification, and you can get free services by sharing your experience.

  • Activity Period: Effective long-term starting from July 7, 2025 (the specific end date is subject to the official announcement).
  • Activity Rules:
    1. Create Content: Post a post or video recommending Alibaba Cloud ESA on any social platform or tech forum (such as Linux.do, V2EX, X.com (Twitter), Bilibili, personal blog, etc.).
      • Content Requirements: The post/video content must be positive and include an ESA-related image (e.g., ESA console screenshot, speed test comparison chart, official product promotional image, etc.).
      • Required Information: In the content, be sure to include the exclusive link for claiming ESA for free: http://s.tb.cn/e6.0DENEf.
    2. Claim Your Reward: After publishing, submit your post/video link and your Alibaba Cloud Account ID to the reward distribution assistant via private message or by joining the official group chat.
    3. Review and Issuance: After the official review is passed, you will receive a voucher for 1 month of ESA Basic Edition.

Tips:

  • Each social platform account can claim the voucher at most once per week.
  • There is no limit on the total number of claims, as long as you switch platforms or participate with new content each week.
  • Publishing high-quality, high-readership content (such as in-depth reviews, usage experiences) gives you a chance to get vouchers for higher-tier editions as an additional reward.

Important Notes

To ensure you can successfully claim and use the free service, please note the following:

  1. Voucher Usage: The claimed voucher can not only be used to offset traffic costs exceeding the Basic Edition package quota but can also be used to purchase or upgrade to other higher-tier packages.
  2. Account ID Query: Your Alibaba Cloud Account ID can be found on the Alibaba Cloud console page by clicking on your user avatar in the top-right corner and locating it in the pop-up menu.
  3. Voucher Validity: Usually, the claimed voucher is valid for 365 days.
  4. Activity End: The ESA team will decide the final end date of the activity based on the overall user participation and will announce it in advance in the official documentation.

Actual Test Results

The international version of ESA can provide services for a global audience. The actual test speedesa-1is good, almost all green.

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