Does the Webflow guide provide information on setting up Cloudfare and changing name servers?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, the Webflow guide does provide information on setting up Cloudflare and changing name servers.

To set up Cloudflare:

  1. Sign up for a Cloudflare account and add your website to your Cloudflare dashboard.
  2. In your Webflow project settings, go to the Hosting tab.
  3. Click on the "Add Custom Domain" button.
  4. Enter your custom domain and click "Next."
  5. Choose "Use Third-Party DNS" and select Cloudflare from the dropdown menu.
  6. Follow the instructions provided by Cloudflare to update your domain's DNS records.
  7. Once you have completed the DNS setup in Cloudflare, click "Verify DNS settings" in Webflow to confirm the changes.

To change name servers:

  1. In your Webflow project settings, go to the Hosting tab.
  2. Click on the "Add Custom Domain" button.
  3. Enter your custom domain and click "Next."
  4. Choose "Manage DNS settings" and select "Change name servers" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Webflow will provide you with the name servers to use. Copy these name servers.
  6. Go to your domain registrar's website and access the DNS settings for your domain.
  7. Find the option to update your name servers and replace the existing name servers with the ones provided by Webflow.
  8. Save the changes and wait for the changes to propagate, which can take up to 48 hours.

Please note that the exact steps may vary slightly depending on your domain registrar and hosting provider. It is always recommended to refer to the official Webflow guide for the most up-to-date and detailed instructions on setting up Cloudflare and changing name servers.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I integrate Cloudflare into my Webflow website?
  2. What are the benefits of using Cloudflare with Webflow?
  3. Can I change my name servers without affecting my website's availability?