Yes, Discord uses Cloudflare to help protect its infrastructure and ensure the reliability and security of its services. Cloudflare provides features like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Content Delivery Network (CDN) services, which help safeguard Discord against malicious traffic, ensure better load times, and protect against large-scale attacks.
Cloudflare is also involved in filtering and managing incoming traffic to Discord’s servers, which can result in IP blocks or challenges if traffic from a specific IP address seems suspicious. Additionally, Cloudflare assists in managing Discord’s API and ensuring that users from around the world can access the platform efficiently and securely.
For users experiencing issues with access to Discord, a Cloudflare Ray ID or error message might appear, indicating that Cloudflare is monitoring and blocking traffic based on certain rules set by Discord.