Cloudflare DNS Records: Proxied vs DNS Only
This article explains when to use the orange cloud proxy and when to keep a DNS record as DNS Only....
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When Cloudflare Cannot Protect Your Website
This article sets correct expectations for what Cloudflare can and cannot protect. Overview Cloudflare is an important protection layer, but... -
Troubleshooting Cloudflare SSL and Redirect Issues
This article helps diagnose common SSL and redirect issues after enabling Cloudflare. Overview Most Cloudflare SSL issues occur when Cloudflare... -
How to Protect SSH or RDP with Cloudflare Access/Tunnel
This article explains safer options for administrative access to Linux and Windows servers. Overview SSH and RDP should not be... -
How to Allow Only Cloudflare Traffic on a Linux Server
This article explains how to restrict ports 80 and 443 on a Linux VPS or dedicated server to Cloudflare traffic... -
How to Use Cloudflare Tunnel to Protect Private Applications
Overview Cloudflare Tunnel allows an application or server to connect outbound to Cloudflare, so the service can be published without... -
Recommended Cloudflare WAF and Security Rules
This article gives practical starting rules for improving website protection without blocking legitimate customers. Overview Cloudflare WAF Custom Rules can... -
How to Allow Only Cloudflare Traffic on a Windows Server
This article explains the recommended approach for restricting direct web access on Windows Server without a control panel. Overview Windows... -
How to Protect Plesk Hosting with Cloudflare
This article explains the recommended Cloudflare setup for websites hosted on Plesk. Overview Plesk can manage SSL certificates and hosting... -
How to Protect cPanel Hosting with Cloudflare
This article provides a safe Cloudflare baseline for websites hosted on cPanel. Overview For cPanel hosting, Cloudflare should normally proxy...