Last updated: January 12, 2025
Applies to: All ServerFuse hosting plans (Shared, VPS, and Dedicated)
Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes
Introduction
Integrating your website with Cloudflare provides enhanced website performance, security, and protection against DDoS attacks. This guide walks you through the process of connecting a domain hosted on ServerFuse to Cloudflare.
Requirements
Before you begin, ensure the following:
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An active domain name hosted on ServerFuse
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Access to your ServerFuse cPanel account
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A Cloudflare account (free or paid)
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Access to your domain registrar to update nameservers
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Sign Up or Log In to Cloudflare
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Visit https://www.cloudflare.com.
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Click Sign Up to create a new account or Log In if you already have one.
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After logging in, click Add a Site and enter your domain name (e.g.,
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Choose a Cloudflare plan. The free plan is sufficient for most users.
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Click Continue.
Step 2: Review DNS Records
Cloudflare will scan your domain’s current DNS records.
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Verify that your A record points to your ServerFuse IP address. You can find this in your ServerFuse cPanel under the "General Information" section.
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Ensure all important records such as A, CNAME, MX, and TXT are listed.
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Add any missing records manually.
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Click Continue.
Step 3: Update Nameservers
Cloudflare will provide two nameservers (e.g., abby.ns.cloudflare.com and ivan.ns.cloudflare.com).
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Log in to your domain registrar (e.g., Namecheap, GoDaddy, or another registrar).
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Locate the DNS or Nameservers section.
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Replace your current nameservers with the two provided by Cloudflare.
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Save your changes.
Note: DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours, but typically completes within a few minutes.
Step 4: Adjust Cloudflare Settings
Once your domain is active on Cloudflare:
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Log in to your Cloudflare dashboard.
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Go to the SSL/TLS section and set the encryption mode to Full (Strict).
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This is recommended if you are using SSL certificates issued through ServerFuse cPanel (AutoSSL or Let’s Encrypt).
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Under the Speed section, enable features like Brotli compression and Auto Minify for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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Under Caching, set the Browser Cache TTL to a duration that fits your update frequency (e.g., 1 day).
Optional: Use the Cloudflare Plugin in cPanel
ServerFuse includes Cloudflare integration in cPanel for supported hosting plans.
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Log in to your ServerFuse cPanel.
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Search for “Cloudflare” and open the plugin.
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Connect your Cloudflare account and manage DNS, security, and performance settings directly from cPanel.
If you do not see the plugin, contact ServerFuse support to request activation.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
| Issue | Solution |
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| Too many redirects error | Ensure SSL is set to Full (Strict) in Cloudflare and an SSL certificate is installed in cPanel. |
| DNS records not updating | Allow up to 24 hours for propagation. Double-check nameserver changes with your registrar. |
| Subdomain not loading | Add subdomain records manually in Cloudflare DNS settings. |
| Site performance issues | Enable caching, minification, and other performance features in Cloudflare’s dashboard. |
Support
If you encounter any issues, please contact ServerFuse support:
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Website: https://serverfuse.com
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Email: support@serverfuse.com
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WhatsApp: +234 803 0722 537