Project Shield

Spec sheet

Purpose

Project Shield protects websites from DDoS attacks that can take them offline.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Support

The FAQ says approved applicants receive setup information by email and that a webmaster with administrative privileges who can modify DNS records should be able to configure the service in approximately 10 minutes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Founded

2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · projectshield.google

Analytics

Project Shield provides metrics for site traffic, error rates, and bandwidth savings.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Attack coverage

The service provides protection against layer 3/4 and layer 7 attacks, automatically configured for each site.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Caching

Customizable caching can improve performance, save bandwidth, strengthen DDoS defenses, and let users invalidate the cache when they publish updated content.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Controls

The service offers reCAPTCHA and IP allow and deny lists and defends against common exploits.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Data use

Project Shield says it uses data it obtains, such as server logs, for DDoS mitigation and caching and to improve the service.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Eligibility limit

The FAQ says it does not provide service to other types of content, including gaming sites and businesses.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Eligible organizations

The site lists news and independent journalists, human rights organizations, election information and monitoring, political organizations, rights organizations for marginalized groups, and nonprofit arts and science organizations as eligible.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Government eligibility

Government entities may be eligible under exigent circumstances.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Provider

Project Shield is created by Google Cloud and Jigsaw and powered by Google Cloud Armor.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Provider terms

The Terms of Service describe Project Shield as a free software-based service provided by Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, Inc.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Setup

Setup involves adding a domain, reviewing the proposed hostnames and origin server, and changing DNS A records to send traffic through Project Shield; a CNAME may be needed for certificates.Read 9 Oct 2026 · projectshield.google

Plans and prices

Every Project Shield plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• DDoS Protection Software#16 of 377.2