Connection phases
median · seconds Combined · Response · SSL · Connect · DNS- Redirect
- DNS
- Connect
- SSL
- Server response
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Server details splits the time before the first byte into DNS, connection, SSL and backend time, so you can tell whether a slow start comes from your server or the network.
“Is the delay in DNS, connection, SSL or the backend?”
Sample data on example domains (shop.example.com). Your dashboard shows your own sites and apps.
0.8 seconds or less is considered good.
No. DNS, connection setup and SSL can add hundreds of milliseconds before the server starts any work.
Last updated 6 Nov 2026 · Reviewed by [Name], [Role]