When it comes to website operation, using a CDN (Content Delivery Network) can improve website speed and stability. Cloudflare is a globally renowned CDN service provider, and this tutorial will guide you on how to enable Cloudflare CDN in Bluehost's cPanel dashboard.
1. Make sure you have registered and logged into your Cloudflare account.
2. Have a purchased and set up Bluehost hosting account ready.
1. Log in to your Cloudflare account.
2. Click on the "Add Site" button.
3. Enter the domain you want to add and select the appropriate cloud service plan.
4. Proceed with verification and follow the prompts to complete adding the domain.
1. In Cloudflare, select the domain you added.
2. Follow Cloudflare's instructions to modify your domain's DNS records to point to Cloudflare's Nameservers.
1. Log in to your Bluehost cPanel control panel.
2. Locate the "Cloudflare" icon in cPanel and click on it.
3. If prompted to enable Cloudflare, select "Enable" and agree to the related agreements.
4. Choose the "Cloudflare Status" tab and ensure that the CDN status displays as "On".
5. In the "Domain Management" section, confirm that your domain's servers have been updated to Cloudflare's DNS.
1. Go back to Cloudflare and click on the "Speed" tab for the corresponding domain.
2. Enable CDN functionality in the "Proxy Status" area.
3. Adjust other settings such as caching, SSL/TLS as needed.
1. Clear your browser cache or access your website using a private browsing mode.
2. Use online tools like Pingdom or GTmetrix to test your website speed and see the effects of CDN acceleration.
Q1: What should I do if my website's speed doesn't significantly improve after enabling Cloudflare CDN?
A1: Check if the CDN status in Cloudflare is indeed enabled. Verify if your origin server response time and network conditions are normal. If the issue persists, you may need to adjust cache rules in Cloudflare or seek assistance from Cloudflare support.
Q2: Why can't I find the Cloudflare option in Bluehost cPanel?
A2: This may be because Bluehost has not integrated with Cloudflare yet, or your account does not include this service. You can contact Bluehost support to verify if your account supports Cloudflare service, or consider manually changing DNS records to use Cloudflare's services.
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