How to Add an A Record in Cloudflare:

1. Login to Cloudflare: Go to Cloudflare and log into your account.
2. Select Your Domain: From the dashboard, click on the domain you want to add the A record to.
3. Go to DNS Settings: In the left-hand menu, select DNS.
4. Add A Record: Click the Add Record button at the top of the DNS section.
   • Type: Select A from the dropdown.
   • Name: Enter the subdomain or root domain (e.g., @ for root or www).
   • IPv4 Address: Enter the IP address you want to point the domain to.
   • TTL: Leave as Auto or customize.
   • Proxy Status: Choose whether to enable Cloudflare’s proxy (orange cloud icon) for added security and performance, or bypass it (gray cloud icon).
5. Save: Click Save to add the record.

Why Use Cloudflare A Records:

• Improved Security: Cloudflare provides DDoS protection and hides your server’s IP address behind their proxy.
• Faster Load Times: Cloudflare’s global content delivery network (CDN) caches and distributes content, improving site performance.
• Easy DNS Management: Cloudflare’s interface makes managing DNS simple, with instant updates and powerful features like automatic HTTPS rewrites.