How to Connect Cloudflare to GoDaddy Domain
GoDaddy is the obvious choice when it comes to purchasing online domains.
GoDaddy is not only one of the most well-known domain registrars in the world, but also offers valuable services such as SSL certificates, website builders tools, and business email.
Cloudflare can be used to manage your domain DNS after you have purchased a GoDaddy domain.
his will allow you to make your website more secure and faster.
Check out our step-by-step guide below to learn how to link your GoDaddy domain with a Cloudflare server.
1. Sign into GoDaddy
Sign in to your GoDaddy account.
Click on your username and then “My Products”.
2. Set up your Cloudflare account
Go to Cloudflare and login or sign up.
- Log in to your Cloudflare Account
- To add a domain name to GoDaddy, click on Add site’.
Cloudflare will automatically locate your DNS records from GoDaddy.
You can manually add DNS records if it doesn’t.
- Choose a payment plan (choose “Free” option).
3. Change GoDaddy Nameservers
GoDaddy’s dashboard will allow you to change the nameservers from Cloudflare to yours.
- Go to Domains and select the domain
- Go to Manage DNS
- Click ‘Change Nameservers’
You’ll be notified that an update may take up to 48 hours. However, most of the time it takes just a few hours.
- Click on Nameservers and ‘Change‘
- Enter the nameservers Cloudflare recommended.
- Click on ‘Save’.
You’re all set! Give it some hours and your website will now be speed boosted and secured by Cloudflare.
Remember, if you need to change any domain DNS records, they’re controlled by Cloudflare now.
