What is Cloudflare and what is it for?
Cloudflare is a free CDN (Content Delivery Network) and web security service. By using it with your PlatiniumHost hosting, you get:
- ⚡ Faster site thanks to global cache in 300+ cities
- ????️ Automatic DDoS protection
- ???? Additional free SSL
- ???? Real-time traffic statistics
- ???? Malicious bot blocking
Step 1 — Create a Cloudflare account
Go to cloudflare.com and create a free account.
Step 2 — Add your domain
- In the Cloudflare dashboard, click on "Add a domain"
- Enter your domain and click on "Continue"
- Select the Free plan
- Cloudflare will automatically scan your DNS
- Review that all DNS records are correct
Step 3 — Change nameservers
Cloudflare will give you two of its own nameservers. Copy them and replace your domain's current nameservers with Cloudflare's (in the panel where you purchased your domain).
⏱ Propagation: The change can take between 15 minutes and 24 hours to fully propagate.
Recommended Cloudflare settings
- SSL/TLS: Change the mode to "Full (strict)"
- Speed → Auto Minify: Enable JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
- Caching → Browser Cache TTL: Set to 4 hours
✅ Result: Your site will load faster for visitors worldwide and will be automatically protected against attacks.