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Create a new WAF server

  1. From the menu, select Security > Cloud WAF, then click Create WAF.

    Create WAF — step 1

  2. Enter the WAF information and select the appropriate size.

    Enter WAF details

    FieldDescriptionValue
    NameWAF server nameLetters, numbers, and spaces only
    DescriptionDetailed description of the WAF
    Default configured rulesPre-configured rule set applied at creation
    SizeWAF server size based on your needsSmall, Medium, or Large

    Specific configurations for each size:

    SizeBasic configurationNetwork bandwidthRequests per second
    Small1 vCPU – 2 GB RAM – 50 GB100 Mbps50
    Medium2 vCPU – 4 GB RAM – 150 GB200 Mbps150
    Large8 vCPU – 8 GB RAM – 300 GB500 Mbps500
  3. Click Create WAF to create the WAF server. Processing progress is updated in the Status field on the Cloud Web Application Firewall Management screen.

    WAF creation status

note

After the WAF server is created successfully, you will receive an email containing the username and password to log in to the WAF Dashboard. Check your inbox to retrieve this information.