Running a name server on your own VPS server can be complicated, and error prone.
Therefor we recommend on a VPS server to use cloudflare as the DNS provider.
Step 1: Create a Free Cloudflare Account
Visit Cloudflare
Go to https://www.cloudflare.com
Click "Sign Up" in the top right corner
Complete Registration
Enter your email address and create a strong password
Verify your email address through the confirmation link sent to your inbox
Log in to your new Cloudflare account
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Step 2: Add Your Domain (Create a Zone)
Add Site
From the Cloudflare dashboard, click "Add a Site"
Enter your domain name (e.g., example.com)
Click "Add Site"
Select Plan
Choose the "Free" plan (this provides all basic features)
Click "Continue"
DNS Record Scan
Cloudflare will automatically scan for existing DNS records
Review the detected records
Click "Continue"
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Step 3: Configure DNS Records for Your VPS
Add A Records
In the DNS management section, add the following records:
Type: A
Name: @ (or your domain)
Content: [Your VPS IP Address]
TTL: Auto
Proxy Status: Proxied (orange cloud)
Type: A
Name: www
Content: [Your VPS IP Address]
TTL: Auto
Proxy Status: Proxied (orange cloud)
Add Additional Subdomains (Optional)
For subdomains like api.yourdomain.com or blog.yourdomain.com:
Type: A
Name: [subdomain name]
Content: [Your VPS IP Address]
TTL: Auto
Proxy Status: Proxied or DNS-only (grey cloud)
Proxy Status Explained
Proxied (Orange Cloud): Traffic routes through Cloudflare for security and performance
DNS-only (Grey Cloud): Direct connection to your server, bypassing Cloudflare proxy
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Step 4: Update Nameservers at Your Domain Registrar
Get Cloudflare Nameservers
Cloudflare will provide you with two nameservers, typically:
name1.cloudflare.com
name2.cloudflare.com
Copy these nameservers
Update at Your Registrar
Log in to your domain registrar (Ifastnet, GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)
Navigate to DNS settings or Nameserver settings
Replace existing nameservers with Cloudflare's nameservers
Save changes
Propagation Time
DNS changes can take up to 24-48 hours to fully propagate
You can check status using tools like dig or online DNS checkers
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Step 5: Verify Configuration
Check Nameserver Status
Return to Cloudflare dashboard
Wait for the status to change from "Pending" to "Active"
This confirms nameservers are properly configured
