How to Set Up Cloudflare in AquaHost cPanel

How to Set Up Cloudflare in AquaHost cPanel

Setting up Cloudflare in AquaHost cPanel helps improve website security, speed, and performance. Cloudflare provides DDoS protection, a global CDN, and optimization features to enhance website efficiency. Follow this step-by-step guide to integrate Cloudflare with your AquaHost cPanel.

Step 1: Create a Cloudflare Account

  1. Go to the Cloudflare website and sign up.
  2. Click on "Add a Site" and enter your domain name.
  3. Click on "Begin Scan" to allow Cloudflare to detect your DNS records.

Step 2: Update DNS Records

  1. Cloudflare will display your current DNS records. Verify them and ensure all important records (A, CNAME, MX) are listed.
  2. Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 3: Change Nameservers to Cloudflare

  1. Cloudflare will provide two nameservers.
  2. Log in to your AquaHost cPanel and navigate to the Domain Management section.
  3. Click on Nameservers and replace the existing nameservers with the ones provided by Cloudflare.
  4. Save the changes and wait for DNS propagation, which can take up to 24 hours.

Step 4: Configure Cloudflare Settings

  1. Once nameservers are updated, go back to Cloudflare and click "Done, Check Nameservers."
  2. Enable SSL/TLS for secure HTTPS connections.
  3. Activate Auto Minify to optimize CSS, JavaScript, and HTML.
  4. Turn on Rocket Loader to improve website speed.
  5. Adjust caching settings as per your website's needs.

Step 5: Verify Cloudflare Integration

  1. After DNS propagation, visit your website and check if it is loading through Cloudflare.
  2. You can verify by checking response headers in your browser’s developer tools (look for "cf-cache-status").
  3. Test site performance using tools like GTmetrix or PageSpeed Insights.

Conclusion

Integrating Cloudflare with AquaHost cPanel enhances website performance, security, and reliability. By following these steps, you can protect your site from attacks, improve load times, and optimize bandwidth usage. If you face any issues, you can contact AquaHost support for further assistance.