How to Point Your Domain Using Cloudflare
Connecting your domain through Cloudflare improves security, stability, and performance by adding a global CDN layer and DDoS protection.
This guide explains how to correctly point your domain to Impreza Host using Cloudflare.
Step 1 — Create a Cloudflare Account
- Go to https://www.cloudflare.com and click Sign Up.
- Enter your email and create a password to register your account.
- After logging in, click Add a Site and type your domain name.
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Step 2 — Choose a Plan
- Select the Free Plan unless you require advanced analytics or firewall options.
- Click Continue to proceed.
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Step 3 — Review and Import DNS Records
Cloudflare automatically scans your domain for existing DNS records.
- Review all imported records carefully.
- Make sure your A record points to your hosting server’s IP address.
Example:
Type: A
Name: @
Value: 192.168.1.100
TTL: Auto
Proxy Status: Proxied (orange cloud)
- Update any missing MX records if you use Impreza Host email services.
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Step 4 — Update Nameservers
After reviewing your DNS records, Cloudflare will display two nameservers.
Log in to your Impreza Host client area:
https://portal.imprezahost.com/clientarea.php
Go to Domains > My Domains and select your domain.
Click Manage Nameservers and replace the current ones with the Cloudflare-provided values.
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Save the changes.
Propagation usually completes within 2 to 24 hours depending on your domain TLD.
Step 5 — Verify Configuration
Return to the Cloudflare dashboard.
Once propagation finishes, Cloudflare will show your domain as Active.
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Visit your website using the browser to confirm it loads correctly.
Optional — Optimize Cloudflare Settings
For best performance and compatibility with Impreza Host:
- Enable Always Use HTTPS under SSL/TLS > Edge Certificates.
- Set Caching Level to Standard.
- Turn on Auto Minify for HTML, CSS, and JS files.
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Notes
- DNS propagation may vary depending on registrar and TLD.
- Do not remove or disable Cloudflare’s proxy (orange cloud) unless requested by support.
- If your site uses external mail servers, ensure MX records are not proxied (grey cloud).
For assistance with Cloudflare integration or DNS propagation issues, open a ticket with Impreza Host support:
https://portal.imprezahost.com/submitticket.php
