| Cover | Nov. 09, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 09, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | RACKSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39420 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-3369925 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 Fanatical Place |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | City of Windcrest |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Antonio |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78218 |
| City Area Code | 210 |
| Local Phone Number | 312-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | RXT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001810019 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
