Why Integrate Cloudflare with Your UnderHost Hosting?

Integrating Cloudflare with your UnderHost hosting provides numerous benefits, including:

  • Increased Speed: Cloudflare’s CDN stores cached versions of your site on global servers, delivering faster load times to visitors worldwide.
  • Enhanced Security: Protect your website against DDoS attacks, malicious bots, and data breaches with Cloudflare’s robust security features.
  • Lower Bandwidth Usage: By caching static content, Cloudflare reduces server load and saves bandwidth costs.
  • Improved SEO: Faster websites rank better on search engines, giving your site a competitive edge.

Steps to Integrate Cloudflare with cPanel

  1. Log into Your cPanel at UnderHost
    • Visit the UnderHost client area and access your cPanel dashboard from your hosting account.
    • Look for the Cloudflare icon under the “Software” or “Domains” section.
  2. Enable Cloudflare for Your Domain
    • Select your domain from the list provided.
    • Follow the instructions to enable Cloudflare. If you don’t already have a Cloudflare account, you can create one directly within cPanel.
  3. Update Nameservers
    • Cloudflare will provide nameservers such as ns1.cloudflare.com and ns2.cloudflare.com.
    • Log into the UnderHost client area and update your domain’s nameservers to those provided by Cloudflare.
  4. Configure Cloudflare Settings
    • Once connected, you can adjust key settings like caching levels, SSL, and security options directly from the cPanel Cloudflare plugin.

Steps to Integrate Cloudflare with DirectAdmin

  1. Access DirectAdmin via UnderHost
    • Log into your DirectAdmin control panel from your UnderHost client account.
  2. Connect Your Cloudflare Account
    • Navigate to the Cloudflare section in DirectAdmin.
    • Log in to your Cloudflare account or sign up for one.
  3. Select Your Domain
    • Choose the domain you want to integrate with Cloudflare.
  4. Point Nameservers to Cloudflare
    • Replace your existing nameservers with the ones provided by Cloudflare. This can be done in your domain management section within the UnderHost client panel.
  5. Optimize Settings
    • Use DirectAdmin’s Cloudflare interface to configure caching, enable HTTPS, and activate security features.

Steps to Integrate Cloudflare with aaPanel

  1. Access Your Server with aaPanel Installed by UnderHost
    • Log into your aaPanel admin interface.
  2. Install the Cloudflare Plugin
    • From the App Store in aaPanel, install the Cloudflare plugin.
  3. Connect Cloudflare to Your Domain
    • Enter your Cloudflare API key and account details in the plugin settings.
    • Add your domain and verify DNS records.
  4. Update Nameservers in UnderHost’s Client Area
    • Go to your UnderHost client area and update your domain’s nameservers to the ones provided by Cloudflare.
  5. Enable Cloudflare’s Features in aaPanel
    • Configure caching, enable DDoS protection, and set up SSL directly through aaPanel’s Cloudflare integration.

Steps to Integrate Cloudflare with CloudPanel

  1. Log into CloudPanel via UnderHost
    • Access CloudPanel from your UnderHost account.
  2. Enable Cloudflare Integration
    • Navigate to Settings > Cloudflare. Ensure Cloudflare integration is enabled for your hosting environment.
  3. Connect Your Cloudflare Account
    • Use your Cloudflare API key to connect your account.
    • Select the domain you want to integrate.
  4. Point Your Nameservers to Cloudflare
    • Update the nameservers in your UnderHost client area to those provided by Cloudflare.
  5. Configure Settings in CloudPanel
    • Adjust SSL, caching, and security rules through the Cloudflare dashboard available in CloudPanel.

Optimizing Cloudflare for Maximum Performance and Security

  • Enable “Always Use HTTPS”
    Ensure all traffic to your website is secure by redirecting HTTP to HTTPS.
  • Set Up Page Rules
    Use Cloudflare’s page rules to customize settings for specific parts of your site, such as caching policies or security levels.
  • Activate Brotli Compression
    Speed up load times by enabling Brotli compression in the Cloudflare dashboard.
  • Use Cloudflare’s Web Application Firewall (WAF)
    Protect your site from common threats like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).
  • Optimize for Image Delivery
    Enable Cloudflare Mirage and Polish to reduce image sizes and improve load times for media-heavy sites.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • DNS Propagation Delays: Allow up to 24-48 hours for nameserver changes to propagate fully.
  • Mixed Content Warnings: Ensure all content (e.g., images, scripts) is served over HTTPS.
  • Firewall Blocking Access: Adjust Cloudflare firewall settings to avoid blocking legitimate users or trusted IPs.

Why Choose UnderHost for Cloudflare Integration?

At UnderHost, we provide full support for Cloudflare integration across all our hosting plans, including offshore hosting, dedicated servers, VPS hosting, and more. Our team is available 24/7 to help you configure Cloudflare for optimal performance and security.

  • Seamless Integration: Easily enable Cloudflare through your UnderHost control panel.
  • Expert Guidance: Our technical team will assist you in configuring Cloudflare to suit your site’s needs.
  • Advanced Features: Benefit from Cloudflare’s features like DDoS protection, SSL, and caching for enhanced security and speed.

Get Started with Cloudflare and UnderHost Today!

Integrating Cloudflare with your hosting control panel is a game-changer for your website’s performance and security. At UnderHost, we make this process simple and hassle-free. If you need assistance, our expert support team is always here to help.

Start Hosting with UnderHost and enjoy the benefits of Cloudflare today!