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name: azion-deploy-the-static-cache-template
description: >-
  Deploy an application that caches static files by extension, with a cache TTL and a browser TTL you set on the template form.
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# Deploy the Static Cache template

The **Static Cache** template deploys an application that caches static files, such as JavaScript and CSS, by their file extension. Its rules are applied through [Rules Engine](/en/documentation/platform/applications/rules-engine/), and they respect the cache settings the origin sends or apply a default TTL instead. The rules cover the **GET**, **HEAD**, and **OPTIONS** methods.

You link the template to your own origin, and the deployment creates an application on [Azion Platform](/en/documentation/platform/applications/) where every setting stays editable.

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## Requirements

- The template uses [Application Accelerator](/en/documentation/platform/applications/#application-accelerator) and [Functions](/en/documentation/platform/functions/), which can generate usage-related costs. For the rates, refer to [Pricing](/en/documentation/fundamentals/pricing/).
- Access to Azion Console. Refer to [Access Azion Console](/en/documentation/guides/platform/account-and-billing/how-to-access-azion-console/).

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## Deploy the template

Select the button below to open the template in Azion Console:

[Deploy](https://console.azion.com/create/azion/static-cache)

Watch the deployment process:

[How to deploy the Static Cache template](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3tZuEG8hwA)

Deploy the Static Cache template to cache static files by extension.

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## Configure the template fields

The configuration form requests the information the application needs. An asterisk marks a mandatory field.

| Field                                   | What to enter                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Application Name** \*                 | The name of the application on Azion. It must be unique; a name already in use returns an error message.                                                                                                            |
| **Origin Address** \*                   | The address of the origin the application fetches content from. For example: `www.yourwebsite.com`.                                                                                                                 |
| **Custom Host Header**                  | The host information added to the request that retrieves content from the origin. For example: `${host}`. For more information, refer to [Host Header](/en/documentation/platform/connectors/origins/#host-header). |
| **Static files extensions to cache** \* | The file extensions the static rules cover, separated by commas. Add as many as you need. For example: `aif,aiff,au,avi,bin,cab,carb,cct,cdf,class,doc`.                                                            |
| **CDN Static Maximum TTL** \*           | The maximum time in seconds that cached content is delivered. It accepts `0` to `31536000`, and the default is `1296000`.                                                                                           |
| **Browser Static Maximum TTL** \*       | The maximum time in seconds that content stays cached in the browser. It accepts `0` to `31536000`, and the default is `0`.                                                                                         |

Select **Deploy** in the lower-right corner to start the deployment. A window shows the logs while it runs, and the page then shows the application information and the options to continue.

> **Note**
>
> The link to the application opens it in the browser, and the configuration takes time to propagate across Azion's distributed infrastructure. Wait a few minutes for the URL to answer.

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## Manage the template

Every setting the form asked for stays editable in Azion Console. To open the application:

1. **Open the Applications page**

   Access [Azion Console](https://console.azion.com/) > **Products Menu** > **Applications**.

2. **Find the application the template created**

   The list is alphabetical, and the search bar filters it by **Application Name** only.

3. **Select the application**

   Select the application to open its settings.

The application page carries the **Cache Settings** and **Rules Engine** tabs the template configured.

> **Tip**
>
> To change how long the static files stay cached, refer to [Create a cache setting](/en/documentation/guides/application-performance/cache-and-purge/tune-cache-settings/). For the fields of an application, refer to [Applications quickstart](/en/documentation/platform/applications/quickstart/).