Durable Objects - Outbound connections keep Durable Objects alive
Cloudflare announced an update to its Durable Objects, stating that outbound connections now keep Durable Objects alive. This change, published on the Cloudflare Developer Platform on June 19, 2026, modifies the lifecycle management of Durable Objects. With this update, the presence of an active outbound network connection is a factor in maintaining a Durable Object's live status. This directly impacts how developers can ensure the persistence of their Durable Objects within the Cloudflare ecosystem.
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This update means Durable Objects persist longer if they have active outbound connections, affecting their lifecycle management for developers.