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How to Configure DNS Records in Cloudflare
Cloudflare provides a powerful platform for managing your domain’s DNS records, allowing you to optimize performance and secure your website. Configuring DNS records in Cloudflare is essential for pointing your domain to the correct servers. This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up and managing DNS records in Cloudflare.
Prerequisites
- A registered domain name.
- A Cloudflare account with your domain added to the platform.
- Basic understanding of DNS concepts.
1. Accessing Your Cloudflare Dashboard
Log in to your Cloudflare account at cloudflare.com. Select the domain you wish to configure from the dashboard.
2. Navigating to DNS Settings
Once in your domain’s dashboard, click on the DNS section in the top menu. This displays all the current DNS records associated with your domain.
3. Adding a New DNS Record
To add a new DNS record, click the Add Record button. You will need to specify the following:
- Type: Select the type of record you want to create (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.).
- Name: Enter the subdomain or domain name. For example, for
www.example.com, enterwww. - Content: Specify the IP address or the value associated with the record type.
- TTL: Time to live; you can leave it as Auto.
- Proxy Status: Choose whether to enable Cloudflare’s proxy (CDN) features for this record.
For example, to create an A record pointing to a web server:
Type: A
Name: @
Content: 192.0.2.14. Configuring Common DNS Records
Here are some common DNS records you might configure:
- A Record: Points your domain to an IP address.
- CNAME Record: Aliases your domain to another domain (e.g.,
wwwto root domain).
Type: CNAME
Name: www
Content: example.comType: MX
Name: @
Content: mail.example.com
Priority: 10Type: TXT
Name: @
Content: "v=spf1 include:_spf.example.com ~all"5. Modifying Existing Records
To edit an existing DNS record, click the Edit button next to the record you want to change. Make the necessary modifications and click Save.
6. Deleting DNS Records
To remove a DNS record, click the Delete button next to the record you wish to remove. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
7. Testing DNS Changes
After making changes, DNS propagation can take some time. To test if your records are set up correctly, you can use tools like What’s My DNS or the dig command:
dig example.com8. Conclusion
By following this tutorial, you have learned how to configure and manage DNS records in Cloudflare. Proper DNS management is crucial for the functionality and accessibility of your domain. Explore additional features within Cloudflare for enhanced performance, security, and reliability!
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