How to Connect Your Domain to Cloudflare

Follow these steps to route your domain through Cloudflare by updating your nameservers.

Part 1: Set Up on Cloudflare

  1. Register/Login: Go to the Cloudflare website and click Sign Up (or “Get started for free”).
  2. Sign In: Select Continue with Google (or use your preferred email method) to log in.
  3. Add Site: Once on the dashboard home page, click Add a site (or “Add”) in the top right corner.
  4. Enter Domain: Enter the domain name you wish to configure. Select Quick Scan (Cloudflare will automatically scan your DNS records), scroll down, and click Continue.
  5. Select Plan: Choose the Free plan.
  6. Confirm: Scroll down and click Continue to activate the plan.
  7. Copy Nameservers: Cloudflare will provide two Nameservers. Copy these addresses (e.g., bob.ns.cloudflare.com).

Part 2: Update Settings in Lihi Dashboard

  1. Access Domain Settings: Go to your Lihi dashboard. Click Domains in the left menu, find the domain you are configuring, and click Other Settings. Then, select DNS Management.
  2. Change Nameservers: Scroll down to the Name Servers section and click the Change button at the bottom right. Paste the two Nameservers you copied from Cloudflare in Step 7, then click Save.

Part 3: Verify Connection

  1. Final Check: Return to the Cloudflare dashboard and go to the Overview page. Once the status shows as Active, the setup is complete.

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