Get started with Cloudflare
Learning path
Set up your application to benefit from Cloudflare’s speed, security, and reliability.
Modules: 6 Reading time: 51 min
Getting started concepts
Learn how Cloudflare works, so you can understand more about how Cloudflare can benefit and affect your domain.
Contains 4 units
- What is Cloudflare?
1 min
- How Cloudflare works
3 min
- Cloudflare IPs
2 min
- Reference architectures
1 min
Account setup
Make sure your zone’s basics are configured properly.
Contains 5 units
- Create an account
1 min
- Set-up 2FA
2 min
- Customize your account
2 min
- Add and manage other members
3 min
- Create an API token
2 min
Add your domain to Cloudflare
Add your domain to Cloudflare to start receiving the benefits of the platform.
Contains 5 units
- Minimize downtime
2 min
- Allow Cloudflare IP addresses
2 min
- Disable DNSSEC
2 min
- Add a site
2 min
- Update your nameservers
1 min
Domain resolution
Ensure all your traffic is proxying through Cloudflare successfully.
Contains 5 units
- Review DNS records
1 min
- Proxy status
3 min
- Enable DNSSEC
2 min
- Create a subdomain
1 min
- Set up email records
1 min
Security optimizations
Improve your application’s security posture by enabling and customizing your security settings.
Contains 7 units
- Default improvements
1 min
- SSL/TLS settings
2 min
- Bot Fight Mode
1 min
- Secure your origin
4 min
- Security Center
1 min
- Add-on products
1 min
- Security settings
1 min
Performance optimizations
Improve your application’s performance by enabling and optimizing your sites settings.
Contains 5 units
- Default improvements
1 min
- Optimize caching
1 min
- Optimize speed
1 min
- Optimize analytics
2 min
- Add-on products
1 min