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Domain Management6 min
Cloudflare DNS Setup After Domain Registration
A practical guide to nameserver changes, A/CNAME/MX/TXT records, DNS propagation, and common Cloudflare setup checks.
Setup order
- Add the domain to Cloudflare
- Copy the assigned Cloudflare nameservers
- Update nameservers at the registrar
- Recreate required A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records
- Wait for propagation and test from more than one network
Record notes
A records point to server IPs, CNAME records create aliases, MX records route email, and TXT records support verification and email authentication.
Common issue
If the nameserver switch is incomplete, records in the new DNS panel may not answer public queries yet.
FAQ
How long does Cloudflare DNS propagation take?
It can be minutes to 48 hours depending on registry updates, TTL, and recursive DNS cache.
Should every record be proxied?
No. Web A/CNAME records may be proxied, but MX and most verification TXT records should remain DNS-only.