| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 09, 2024 |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001391127 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 09, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EDGIO, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-33508 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-1677033 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 11811 North Tatum Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 3031 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Phoenix |
| Entity Address, State or Province | AZ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 85028 |
| City Area Code | (602) |
| Local Phone Number | 850-5000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | EGIO |
| Preferred Stock [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Security 12b Title | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
