You can check full tutorial from here, for first setup of Cloudflare
If during the DNS scan by Cloudflare a crucial DNS record (like the main A record pointing to your website's IP address) is missing, you'll need to add it manually. Here's how you can do that:
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Access DNS Management:
- Inside your Cloudflare dashboard, select the domain you're setting up.
- Click on the "DNS" tab.
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Add Record:
- Click the "+ Add Record" button.
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Choose Record Type:
- From the dropdown, select the type of record you want to add. For the main website address, this is typically an "A" record.
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Enter Details:
- Name: For the main website address, you'd typically enter "@" which represents the root domain (e.g.,
example.com). If you're adding a subdomain, you'd enter the subdomain name (e.g.,blogforblog.example.com). - IPv4 address: Enter the IP address where your website is hosted. This is typically provided by your hosting provider.
- TTL: Time To Live can usually be set to "Auto", but if you have specific needs or instructions from your host, set it accordingly.
- Proxy status: Ensure the orange cloud is enabled if you want Cloudflare's protection and performance features for this record. If you see a grey cloud, it means the traffic will bypass Cloudflare for this record.
- Name: For the main website address, you'd typically enter "@" which represents the root domain (e.g.,
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Save:
- Click "Save" or "Add Record" to finalize the addition.
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Review:
- Ensure the record is now listed in your DNS records table on Cloudflare.
Remember, the main website address is just one potential record. Depending on your website's configuration and services, you might have other records like CNAME (for aliases or services like www), MX (for mail servers), TXT (for various verifications or SPF records), etc. Always ensure that all necessary records are present in Cloudflare to ensure proper functionality of all aspects of your domain.
