Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 06, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 6, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001086222 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-27275 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-3432319 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 145 Broadway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Cambridge |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02142 |
| City Area Code | 617 |
| Local Phone Number | 444-3000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | AKAM |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |