Cloudflare Setup Guide for Adding Your Domain

Cloudflare Setup Guide for Adding Your Domain

Follow these steps to seamlessly add your domain to Cloudflare, ensuring enhanced security, performance, and easier management.

Step 1: Create a Cloudflare Account

1. Sign Up: If you don't have a Cloudflare account, visit the Cloudflare website and create one.

2. Access the Dashboard: Once logged in, click on the cloud icon at the top left corner to access the dashboard.

3. Add Your Site: Click on +Add a Site.

4. Enter Domain Name: Input the name of your site and click Add Site.

5. Choose a Plan: You'll be directed to a page to choose a plan. Scroll to the bottom and select the Free plan, then click Continue.

Step 2: Configure DNS Records and Update Nameservers

1. DNS Record Scan: Cloudflare will automatically scan for existing DNS records associated with your domain.

2. Update Nameservers: Click Continue to proceed to the nameserver configuration.

   • Cloudflare will display the nameservers you need to point your domain to.

   • If your domain is registered with a provider like GoDaddy, log in to your registrar account and replace the existing nameservers with those provided by Cloudflare.

   • Note: It's crucial to point your domain to Cloudflare's nameservers to activate the site successfully. Without this, Cloudflare cannot manage your DNS or optimize your site.

3. Finalize Nameservers: After updating, click Done, check nameservers.

4. Quick Start Guide: Follow the Quick Start Guide on Cloudflare to enhance security and optimize your site’s performance.

If you've correctly input all the necessary nameserver information at your domain registrar, your site is now successfully connected to Cloudflare.

Migration to Cloudflare for Branded Domains

Moving to Cloudflare for branded domains is now streamlined, providing better security, DDoS protection, and SSL certificate management. Here’s how to switch:

Benefits of Migrating to Cloudflare:

• Enhanced Security: Improved protection against online threats.

• DDoS Attack Prevention: Simplified processes to mitigate DDoS attacks.

• SSL Certificate Management: Easy generation and auto-renewal of SSL certificates.

Switching to Cloudflare:

For New Branded Domains:

• Automatic Setup: New branded domains are automatically added during the domain connect flow.

• Manual Addition: If needed, manually add a new CNAME record pointing to brand.ludicrous.cloud.

For Existing Branded Domains:

1. Navigate to Location Settings: Go to your location settings and then to General Information.

2. Remove and Re-add Domain:

   • Remove the existing branded domain and save changes.

   • Re-add the same domain using either the domain connect flow or the manual method, then save the updated settings.

This migration will ensure your branded domains enjoy improved performance and security under Cloudflare's management.