Does using Cloudflare with Jellyfin impact streaming quality or introduce latency?

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Does using Cloudflare with Jellyfin impact streaming quality or introduce latency?
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While Cloudflare generally improves performance, improper configuration can introduce latency. Ensure your Cloudflare caching rules are optimized for media files. Using a geographically close Cloudflare data center to your users is crucial. 'Full (strict)' mode can sometimes add a small amount of latency, so testing is recommended.