Connecting Your Domain to Business Suite via Cloudflare

Objective

This SOP outlines the steps to connect your domain purchased from a registrar to the Business Suite using Cloudflare.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Key Steps
  • Step 1: Sign Up for Cloudflare 0:00
  • Step 2: Add Your Domain to Cloudflare 0:12
  • Step 3: Access Your Domain Settings in GoDaddy 0:21
  • Step 4: Change Name Servers in GoDaddy 1:07
  • Step 5: Enter Cloudflare Name Servers 1:18
  • Step 6: Confirm Changes 1:27
  • Step 7: Check Name Server Status 1:55
  • Step 8: Connect Your Domain in Cloudflare 2:05
  • Step 9: Optional - Link to a Funnel or Website 2:17
  • Step 10: Set Default Page (Optional) 3:11
• Cautionary Notes
• Tips for Efficiency

Video Guide:

Key Steps

Step 1: Sign Up for Cloudflare 0:00

• Go to the Cloudflare website.

• Sign up for a free account.

Step 2: Add Your Domain to Cloudflare 0:12

• After signing up, add the domain name you purchased (e.g., from GoDaddy) to your Cloudflare account.

Step 3: Access Your Domain Settings in GoDaddy 0:21

• Log in to your GoDaddy account.

• Navigate to the domain you want to connect.

Step 4: Change Name Servers in GoDaddy 1:07

• Go to the DNS settings of your domain.

• Select the option to use your own name servers.

Step 5: Enter Cloudflare Name Servers 1:18

• Copy the name servers provided by Cloudflare.

• Paste them into the appropriate fields in GoDaddy.

Step 6: Confirm Changes 1:27

• After entering the name servers, confirm the changes.

• Wait for the request to process.

Step 7: Check Name Server Status 1:55

• After a few hours, check the status of your name servers in Cloudflare.

• It may take some time to update, but it should be fairly quick.

Step 8: Connect Your Domain in Cloudflare 2:05

• In Cloudflare, go to the domains section.

• Select the option to connect your domain.

Step 9: Optional - Link to a Funnel or Website 2:17

• If desired, you can link the domain to a funnel or website at this stage.

Step 10: Set Default Page (Optional) 3:11

• You can select a default page if needed, but it is optional.

Step 11: Finalise Connection 3:20

• Note that the domain is now added but not yet connected to your website as it is a staging domain.

Cautionary Notes

• Ensure that you have access to both your Cloudflare and domain registrar accounts.

• Double-check the name servers to avoid misconfiguration, which can lead to downtime.

Tips for Efficiency

• Keep your login credentials for Cloudflare and your domain registrar handy to streamline the process.

• Monitor the status of your name servers periodically to ensure they update correctly.