How to Configure DNS Proxy Setup for Website Pro on Cloudflare

If you're using WordPress Hosting Pro and want to configure your DNS settings on Cloudflare for optimized performance and security, follow the steps below.

Prerequisites

1. A Cloudflare account.
2. Your domain added to Cloudflare.
3. Access to your WordPress Hosting Pro hosting details (e.g., IP address or CNAME record).

Steps to Configure DNS Proxy

1. Log in to Cloudflare
   Navigate to Cloudflare's dashboard and log in with your credentials.

2. Select Your Domain
   From the Cloudflare dashboard, choose the domain for which you want to configure DNS.

3. Go to DNS Settings
   Click on the DNS tab in the Cloudflare interface.

4. Add or Edit DNS Records
   Depending on your hosting configuration, you may need to either add new DNS records or modify existing ones.

   • A Record:

     • Type: A
     • Name: Your root domain (e.g., example.com).
     • Content: Your WordPress Hosting Pro-provided IP address (e.g., 34.149.86.124 as seen in the image).
     • Proxy Status: Click the cloud icon to disable the orange “Proxied” status.

   • CNAME Record:

     • Type: CNAME

     • Name: www or other subdomains.

     • Content: Your WordPress Hosting Pro-provided CNAME (e.g., host.websiteprohosting.com).

     • Proxy Status: Enable the orange “Proxied” status.

   Note: If the proxy status is set to DNS Only, Cloudflare's features such as caching and SSL won’t be active for those records. You need to enable the proxy (orange cloud).

5. Verify DNS Changes
   After updating your DNS settings, ensure the proxy status for both A and CNAME records is set to Proxied (orange cloud). This ensures Cloudflare optimizes and secures your website traffic.

6. Test Your Configuration

   • Visit your website to ensure it loads correctly.
   • Use Cloudflare diagnostic tools to check for any configuration issues.

Troubleshooting

• Website not resolving correctly?
  Double-check the DNS entries and ensure the proxy status is enabled for the correct records.

• SSL Issues?
  Make sure you have an active SSL certificate on Cloudflare. Under the SSL/TLS tab, choose “Full” or “Full (Strict)” depending on your server setup.

By configuring the proxy status correctly, you’ll be able to leverage Cloudflare’s security and performance features effectively for your WordPress Hosting Pro setup.