Restructuring and Other Exit Activities - Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and other employee costs	$ 23
Stock-based compensation expense	3
Other exit costs	5
Total	31	$ 0	$ 0
Americas
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Incurred cost	21
EMEA
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Incurred cost	6
Asia Pacific
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Incurred cost	4
Q4 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and other employee costs	19
Stock-based compensation expense	3
Other exit costs	5
Incurred cost	27
Equinix Metal Wind Down
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and other employee costs	4
Stock-based compensation expense	0
Other exit costs	0
Incurred cost	$ 4