Cloudflare

DNS records are essential for directing internet traffic for your domain. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to add A, AAAA, and CNAME records in Cloudflare.

Prerequisites

• A Cloudflare account.

• A domain registered with Cloudflare.

• The target IP address or hostname for your DNS records.

Steps to Add DNS Records in Cloudflare

1. Log in to Your Cloudflare Account

• Visit Cloudflare Dashboard.

• Click on "Sign In" and enter your credentials.

2. Access the DNS Settings

• In the Cloudflare dashboard, select the domain (zone) you want to manage.

• In the left-hand menu, click DNS.

• Click the Records tab (if it isn't already selected).

3. Add an A Record

• Scroll down to the Records section.

• Click on Add to create a new DNS record.

• In the Type dropdown, select A.

• Fill in the required fields:

  • Host: Add the following value mp

  • Points to: Please enter the value that was shared by the support team

  • TTL (Time to Live): 300 seconds or minimum default value

• Proxy status: DNS only

• Click Save.

4. Add an AAAA Record

• Click on Add to create another record.

• In the Type dropdown, select AAAA.

• Fill in the required fields:

  • Host: Add the following value mp

  • Points to: Please enter the value that was shared by the support team

  • TTL: 300 seconds or minimum default value

• Proxy status: DNS only

• Click Save.

5. Add a CNAME Record

• Click on Add to create a new record.

• In the Type dropdown, select CNAME.

• Fill in the required fields:

  • Host: Please enter the host that was shared by the support team

  • Points to: Please enter the value that was shared by the support team

  • TTL: 300 seconds or minimum default value

• Click Save.