How to move your domain DNS to Cloudflare

Moving DNS to Cloudflare does not sell the domain. It stays at Registro.br, GoDaddy or wherever you paid. Only the answer to “what is this site’s IP?” changes.

Before any click, screenshot or copy the current records. Especially A, CNAME, MX and TXT.

1. Add the domain

1. In Cloudflare, use Add a domain.
2. Enter only the root, like store.com.
3. The Free plan is enough for most sites.
4. Wait for the import. Check each record against your copy.

2. If DNSSEC is on, turn it off now

Old DNSSEC with a new nameserver mutes the domain. Turn it off at the registrar. Turn it back on in Cloudflare after the status is Active.

3. Change the nameservers

1. Cloudflare shows two names, like xxx.ns.cloudflare.com.
2. Open the panel where you bought the domain.
3. Find DNS servers or Nameservers.
4. Delete the old ones. Paste the two from Cloudflare. Save.

It can take minutes or a day. When Cloudflare says Active, test the site and email.