Overview
Disabling the proxy status in Cloudflare is a critical step when making changes to DNS records. It allows for direct interaction with the DNS system and ensures accurate testing and troubleshooting without interference from caching or security layers. This step is particularly important for administrators and developers who require precise control and real-time DNS behavior during configuration updates.
Reasons for Disabling Proxy Status
1. Direct DNS Management
Disabling the Cloudflare proxy (i.e., switching from Proxied (orange cloud) to DNS Only (gray cloud)) allows your changes to take effect directly at the DNS level, bypassing Cloudflare’s caching, CDN, and firewall features. This is important when:
- You are updating DNS records (A, CNAME, etc.).
- You need to test changes in real time.
- You want to ensure propagation without caching delays.
2. Troubleshooting and Testing
When facing DNS resolution issues or service interruptions, disabling the proxy helps:
- Identify whether Cloudflare is causing the issue.
- Isolate errors related to server configurations versus proxy/firewall interference.
- Test configurations without content delivery optimization or security filtering.
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