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Cloudflare is equipped with tools that automatically scan your website’s DNS records and display them in your account dashboard. However, these scans are far from perfect.
If your DNS records are incomplete or inaccurate, Cloudflare’s DNS server may not be able to find your website and users will see an error message instead of your website. This can be a major problem if you’re trying to build a strong brand and a list of returning guests.
This tutorial will guide you through the steps to add DNS on Cloudflare using the Cloudflare DNS Management Tool.
How to Add DNS Records in Cloudflare on PC
Cloudflare offers a web-based control panel that can be accessed from any PC, making it easy to manage your domains from anywhere.
Here’s how to add DNS records in Cloudflare on a PC:
- Open your browser and visit the Cloudflare Dashboard.
- Enter your login credentials to log in to your account.
- Click the “DNS” tab to open the DNS management section.
- Click “Add Record.”
- Click “Type” and select the type of record you want to add.
- Complete the required fields. Each record type comes with a unique set of fields, so make sure you’re working on the correct record.
- Press the “Save” button to confirm the changes.
And that is. Cloudflare has made DNS management a simple task that can even be completed on the go. However, it may take a few hours for changes to propagate across the Internet.
It is important to select the correct record type in step 5 because each type comes with a unique set of fields and any unwanted alterations can create problems for users trying to access your domains. The following fields are particularly important:
Proxy status– Be sure to specify whether you want hostname traffic to be sent through Cloudflare.
Time to live (TTL): This field allows you to dictate how long a record remains valid. The longer the TTL, the longer it will take for log updates to reach users.
How to Add DNS Records in Cloudflare on an iPhone
Apple has had a long and successful professional relationship with Cloudflare. For example, the two recently reached a deal that allows Apple users running iOS 16 to purchase new domain names directly from the Settings app. So it’s no surprise that you can manage your DNS records on an iPhone.
Here’s how to add DNS records in Cloudflare if you’re using an iPhone:
- Open your preferred browser and visit the Cloudflare Dashboard.
- Enter your email and password to log in to your account. Alternatively, you can click the “Sign in with Apple” button at the bottom of the screen and sign in with your Apple ID. But this only works if you use the same email for your Apple and Cloudflare accounts.
- Select “DNS” to launch the DNS management section.
- Tap “Add Record.”
- Tap “Type” and then choose the type of record you want to add from the drop-down menu.
- Complete the required fields.
- Tap the “Save” button to confirm the changes.
And ready! You have successfully changed your domain’s DNS records.
How to Add DNS Records in Cloudflare on an Android Device
If you want to manage DNS records on Cloudflare but have an Android smartphone, you’ll be pleased to know that Cloudflare’s web-based control panel is compatible with Android devices. Whether you want to run a new scan of your DNS records or add new ones manually, you can do it all in a few simple steps.
To add new DNS records:
- Visit the Cloudflare Dashboard and enter your credentials to log in to your account.
- Tap the “DNS” tab to open the DNS management section.
- Tap “Add Record” and then select the type of record you want to add.
- Carefully complete the required fields.
- Press “Save.”
Your new DNS record will now be added to your domain on Cloudflare.
Cloudflare’s web-based dashboard works well with both PC and mobile devices, but there are also CloudMare – an app designed specifically for Android devices that can help you add DNS records with just a few taps.
Domain owners with Cloudflare accounts can use CloudMare to change their website’s DNS records, page rules, and other settings. CloudMare pulls data from the website owner’s Cloudflare account and then displays it in an editable format. This allows you to change, edit, or add new DNS records for your website without having to visit the official web-based control panel.
To add DNS records in Cloudflare using the CloudMare Android app:
- Download and install the app on your device.
- Enter your email and Cloudflare API key to log in to your account.
- Once you are successfully logged in, you should be able to see all of your configured domains. To modify a domain, select it and then tap “DNS.”
- Enter the required information and then tap “Save” in the upper right corner.
Perhaps the best thing about CloudMare is that it has a simple user interface that is easy to navigate, even for new users. However, CloudMare is not an official Cloudflare app, but rather a third-party tool developed to help manage website domains running on Cloudflare. As such, you should use it with considerable caution.
Optimize your domain accessibility
DNS records are an important part of your website setup. They tell the world where your website is hosted. By adding them to your Cloudflare account, you can improve the performance and security of your website.
To manage your DNS records on Cloudflare, you need to visit your Cloudflare dashboard or install the CloudMare Android app. Once new DNS records have been added, Cloudflare will automatically begin routing your website traffic through its global network of data centers.
Manually adding DNS records can help optimize your website’s accessibility while ensuring your online guests are protected from malware attacks.
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