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# Use cases

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Select a category below to find the Cloudflare solutions, features, and architecture patterns that apply to your use case.

## Build something new

Deploy applications, APIs, and platforms on Cloudflare from the ground up.

### [Web sites or web apps](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/use-cases/web-apps/)

Build, deploy and secure full-stack applications globally with serverless compute and storage.

### [AI applications](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/use-cases/ai/)

Build and deploy AI-powered applications with inference, vector databases, and model gateways.

### [SaaS platforms](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/use-cases/saas/)

Build multi-tenant platforms with custom domains, isolated compute, and per-customer configuration.

### [APIs and microservices](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/use-cases/apis/)

Build, secure, and manage APIs with rate limiting, authentication, and observability.

## Secure and accelerate your applications

Add Cloudflare to an existing application or infrastructure.

### [Protect your application](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/use-cases/application-security/)

Block attacks with application security, DDoS protection, and SSL/TLS encryption.

### [Accelerate content delivery](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/use-cases/performance/)

Speed up your applications with global caching, image optimization, and smart routing.

### [Implement company-wide security](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/use-cases/company-security/)

Protect employees, devices, and data with Zero Trust access, secure web gateway, and email security.

### [Deliver images or stream videos](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/use-cases/media-streaming/)

Deliver video, images, and rich media at scale with encoding, optimization, and global distribution.

### [Improve e-commerce security and performance](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/use-cases/e-commerce/)

Secure and accelerate online storefronts with caching, bot protection, and global delivery.

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## More resources

### [Reference architectures](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/reference-architecture/)

Detailed diagrams and design patterns for enterprise deployments.

### [Learning paths](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/learning-paths/)

Structured, module-based guidance for specific workflows.

### [Tutorials](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/tutorials/)

Step-by-step guides to help you build with Cloudflare solutions.

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