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title: Test current speed
description: Benchmark your site speed before enabling APO with GTmetrix.
image: https://developers.cloudflare.com/core-services-preview.png
---

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# Test current speed

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.

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```