Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Rolled Over From Prior Plan

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Amount authorized for purchase of share under share repurchase plan. Includes, but is not limited to, repurchase of stock and unit of ownership.

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Number of shares authorized for issuance under share-based payment arrangement.

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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Amount remaining authorized for purchase of share under share repurchase plan. Includes, but is not limited to, repurchase of stock and unit of ownership.

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Shareholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2026	Mar. 12, 2026	Oct. 25, 2024	Jul. 25, 2022
F5, Inc. 2026 Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized		5.4
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Rolled Over From Prior Plan		1.9
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	5.4
October Twenty Six Two Thousand Ten Program
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount			$ 1,000.0	$ 6,400.0
Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Amount	$ 522.4