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title: Test current speed · Cloudflare Automatic Platform Optimization docs
description: Before you begin using APO, we recommend testing your current site
  speed. Your site speed results give your website a letter grade and
  performance rating.
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Before you begin using APO, we recommend testing your current site speed. Your site speed results give your website a letter grade and performance rating.

1. Visit [GTmetrix](https://gtmetrix.com/).
2. In the text field, enter your website's URL.
3. Click **Test your site**.

After the test runs, you can view your site's grade, performance rating, and other performance metrics.
