Cloudflare Setup Step by Step
1. Create an account: Go to the Cloudflare website and create an account by clicking on the "Sign Up" button. 2. Add your website: Once you've created an account, you need to add your website to Cloudflare. To do this, enter your website's domain name into the "Add a website" field on the Cloudflare dashboard. 3. Verify DNS records: Cloudflare will then scan your website's DNS records to ensure that everything is set up correctly. If any issues are found, Cloudflare will provide instructions on how to fix them. 4. Select a plan: Choose a plan that suits your website's needs. Cloudflare offers a free plan, as well as paid plans with additional features. 6. Update nameservers: To activate Cloudflare, you'll need to update your domain's nameservers to point to Cloudflare's nameservers. You can do this through your domain registrar's control panel. 7. Configure DNS settings: Once your nameservers have been updated, you can configure your website's DNS settings in the Cloudflare dashboard. This allows you to control how traffic is routed to your website and which security features are enabled. 8. Enable security features: Cloudflare offers a range of security features, including DDoS protection, SSL/TLS encryption, and firewall rules. You can enable these features in the Cloudflare dashboard to enhance the security of your website. 9. Monitor traffic: Use the Cloudflare dashboard to monitor traffic to your website and to view analytics on visitor behavior. This information can help you optimize your website's performance and improve the user experience.
