How to add your Custom Domain with DNS,Nameservers and Cloudflare (FreeHost)
Add your Custom Domain with DNS, Nameservers and Cloudflare (Free Host)
To add a Top lable custom domain such as.com.org.info.xyz to your website using DNS, nameservers, and Cloudflare follow these steps:
Domain Registration: Make sure you've registered your custom domain through a domain registrar. You will need to have access to the domain settings for DNS configuration.
Createa Cloudflare's Account: If you don't already have a Cloudflare account, sign up for one at Cloudflare's website.
Add Your Site to Cloudflare: After logging in, click on the "+ Add a Site" button on your Cloudflare dashboard.Add your domain and run a scan to identify your DNS records. Cloudflare will provide a list of DNS records to add.
ChangeNameservers:Cloudflare will provide you with two nameservers. These will replace your domain registrar's nameservers.Log in to your domain registrar's website, find the DNS or Nameserver settings for your domain, and replace the existing nameservers with the ones provided by Cloudflare.
DNS Configuration:Once the nameservers are updated, return to your Cloudflare dashboard.In the DNS settings, add the DNS records that Cloudflare identified earlier during the scan. Common records include A, CNAME, TXT, and MX records.Ensure that you replicate any existing DNS records that are essential for your website's functionality.
SSL Configuration:Cloudflare offers free SSL certificates. Under the SSL/TLS section of your Cloudflare dashboard, ensure that SSL is set to "Full" or "Full (Strict)" to encrypt data between Cloudflare and your web server.
Firewall and Security Settings: Explore Cloudflare's security features, such as DDoS protection, firewall rules, and IP blocking, to enhance the security of your website.
Testing:Once you've configured everything, it's a good practice to wait for DNS propagation, which can take up to 48 hours. During this time, your site might work intermittently or not at all.
Website Verification:After DNS has propagated, verify that your website is accessible via your custom domain. Check to make sure all functionality works as expected.
Content Optimization: Cloudflare offers additional performance features like content caching and optimization. Explore these to speed up your website.
Regular Monitoring:Keep an eye on your Cloudflare dashboard to monitor your website's performance and security.
Remember that DNS propagation can take some time, so be patient. In most cases, it should take a few hours, but it can take longer in some instances. Once the domain is successfully added to Cloudflare, your website will benefit from Cloudflare's security and performance features.
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