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Refer to the guide on how to [create an override](/ddos-protection/managed-rulesets/http/configure-dashboard/#create-a-ddos-override).
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The use of expression fields is subject to [availability](#availability).
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The use of expression fields is subject to [availability](/ddos-protection/#availability).
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## Does Cloudflare charge for DDoS attack traffic?
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No. Since 2017, Cloudflare offers [free, unmetered, and unlimited DDoS protection](https://blog.cloudflare.com/unmetered-mitigation/). There is no limit to the number of DDoS attacks, their duration, or their size. Cloudflare's billing systems automatically exclude DDoS attack traffic from your usage.
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## How does DDoS Protection determine whether a SYN flood attack is mitigated by `dosd` or Advanced TCP Protection?
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Cloudflare mitigates SYN flood packets statelessly in `dosd` or using [DDoS managed rules](/ddos-protection/managed-rulesets/) when it detects a pattern that indicates that the packet is fake.
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When SYN flood packets are highly randomized or indistinguishable from legitimate packets, Cloudflare uses [Advanced TCP Protection](/ddos-protection/advanced-ddos-systems/overview/advanced-tcp-protection/) to protect your site.
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