How to Use AWS CloudFront with Webflow (And Why Gapflow Keeps Your Forms Working Fast + Secure)

Webflow provides hosting that's fast and reliable, but some projects demand extra performance, global edge delivery, or custom CDN configurations — and that's where AWS CloudFront comes in.

In this article, you'll learn how to use AWS CloudFront with Webflow to supercharge your website’s delivery. Plus, we’ll show you how Gapflow.io ensures your forms remain functional, fast, and secure — even with a custom CDN in the mix.

🚀 Why Use AWS CloudFront with Webflow?

Webflow's built-in CDN (via Fastly and Amazon CloudFront) is great for most use cases. But advanced developers or businesses might want:

• Custom cache behaviors
• Advanced security headers
• Geo-routing or regional edge settings
• Custom SSL management
• Performance control in multi-CDN setups

By configuring CloudFront as a reverse proxy in front of your Webflow domain, you gain full control over content delivery.

🔧 How to Set Up AWS CloudFront with Webflow

1. Create a CloudFront Distribution

• Go to the AWS Console → CloudFront
• Create a distribution and use your Webflow site's yourdomain.com as the origin

2. Configure Origin Settings

• Protocol: HTTPS only
• Cache Policy: Customize to your needs (e.g., ignore query strings or cache all content)

3. Update DNS Settings

• Point your DNS (via your registrar) to CloudFront's distribution domain (e.g., d123abc.cloudfront.net)

4. Set Up SSL & Redirects

• Add your SSL certificate to CloudFront (ACM)
• Configure 301 redirects in Webflow or in CloudFront behaviors if needed

5. Test Performance & Forms

• Use tools like GTmetrix or Lighthouse to compare site speed
• Test form submissions thoroughly (see below 👇)

⚠️ CloudFront Can Break Forms: Here’s Why You Need Gapflow

When you're using CloudFront as a proxy in front of Webflow, forms can break if:

• Headers are stripped or cached incorrectly
• POST requests aren’t forwarded properly
• You override Webflow’s native behavior

Gapflow.io ensures your forms still work flawlessly — even with a custom CDN setup.

✅ How Gapflow Supercharges Webflow Forms (CloudFront or Not)

Whether you’re using native Webflow hosting or routing via CloudFront, Gapflow ensures reliability, clarity, and automation across all form submissions:

🔒 Gapflow Features That Make Webflow + CloudFront Bulletproof

✅ Automated Mail Distribution

Send sales inquiries and job applications to different inboxes automatically — no manual sorting.

🤖 AI Spam Detection

Stop spam at the edge. Gapflow uses AI to detect junk submissions before they hit your inbox.

📩 Autoreply for Webflow

Finally, add auto-replies for all form submissions — even if CloudFront is caching your site.

🧠 AI-Driven Field Mapping

Regardless of field names or structure, Gapflow sorts and organizes form data intelligently.

🛡 Support for All Form Types

Using custom form code or scripts behind a CDN? Gapflow catches all submissions securely.

✉️ Change Form Submissions Subject

Gain full control over email subject lines — ideal when you manage multiple form types or sites.

📊 CSV Lead Export

Export leads from any Webflow form to a clean CSV with a single click.

⚙️ One-Click Webflow Setup

Connect Gapflow to your Webflow project in less than 2 minutes.

🌐 Multi-Site Management

Manage multiple Webflow (or CloudFront-wrapped) sites under one dashboard — simple and scalable.

🎯 Conclusion: CloudFront for Speed, Gapflow for Form Reliability

Setting up AWS CloudFront with Webflow unlocks new levels of speed, control, and security — but it also introduces potential risks for your forms. That’s why Gapflow.io is the perfect companion: it keeps your Webflow forms secure, functional, and automated regardless of your hosting setup.

Whether you’re chasing global speed or enterprise-level control, Gapflow ensures your forms never miss a beat.