How to Add a Domain From Namecheap to Cloudflare
In this scenario we’ll be going over a simple process of connecting NameCheap domain to Cloudflare DNS Hosting. Let’s assume the following:
- We already have an account with NameCheap. If not, create one
- We already have an an account with Cloudflare. If not, create one
- Our app name is Crabcoin, and we’ve registered
crabcoin.cc
on NameCheap.
This process is two-step, first part is done on Cloudflare and the second one on NameCheap. Let’s start!
Cloudflare (Part 1)
Log in into a Cloudflare account.
Add a site
Click on “Add a Site” button
Enter crabcoin.cc
and click Continue
Wait a bit until there is another Continue button, click it.
Change nameservers
Note the Cloudflare’s Nameservers, they will be required on the next step. . In our case it’s going to be:
corey.ns.cloudflare.com
hazel.ns.cloudflare.com
Select Free plan and click Continue
NameCheap
Log in into a NameCheap Account and click on _Manage"
In the Nameservers section select Custom DNS
Enter the nameservers from the previous step and click the checkmark icon.
Cloudflare (Part 2)
Validate settings
Cick on Done, check nameservers
Receive confirmation settings
After some time (to me it was instant) an email should arrive saying that Cloudflare has been activated That’s it!