Securely Pointing a Subdomain from Hostinger to a CloudFlare Page: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of dealing with slow loading speeds and security concerns on your website? Do you want to leverage the power of CloudFlare’s content delivery network (CDN) to boost your website’s performance and security? If so, you’re in the right place! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll show you how to securely point a subdomain from Hostinger to a CloudFlare page, ensuring your website loads quickly and remains protected from potential threats.

Why Choose CloudFlare?

CloudFlare is a popular CDN that offers a range of benefits, including:

• Faster page loads: CloudFlare’s global network of servers reduces latency and accelerates page loads.
• Improved security: CloudFlare’s built-in security features, such as SSL encryption and DDoS protection, safeguard your website from potential threats.
• Scalability: CloudFlare’s CDN can handle sudden spikes in traffic, ensuring your website remains online and responsive.

Step 1: Create a CloudFlare Account and Set Up Your Domain

Before pointing your subdomain to CloudFlare, you need to create an account and set up your domain. Follow these steps:

1. Sign up for a CloudFlare account at cloudflare.com.
2. Click on “Add a website” and enter your domain name.
3. CloudFlare will scan your DNS records and provide recommended settings. Click “Continue” to proceed.
4. Configure your DNS settings as recommended by CloudFlare. This may involve updating your nameservers or creating new DNS records.

Step 2: Create a Subdomain on Hostinger

To point a subdomain to CloudFlare, you need to create a subdomain on Hostinger. Here’s how:

1. Log in to your Hostinger control panel.
2. Click on “Domains” and select the domain you want to create a subdomain for.
3. Click on “Subdomains” and then “Create a new subdomain.”
4. Enter the subdomain name (e.g., blog.example.com) and select the domain from the dropdown menu.
5. Click “Create” to create the subdomain.

Step 3: Update DNS Records on Hostinger

To point your subdomain to CloudFlare, you need to update the DNS records on Hostinger. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Hostinger control panel.
2. Click on “Domains” and select the domain associated with your subdomain.
3. Click on “DNS” and then “Manage DNS records.”
4. Click on “Add a new DNS record” and select “CNAME” as the record type.
5. Enter the subdomain name (e.g., blog.example.com) in the “Name” field.
6. Enter the CloudFlare-provided CNAME target (e.g., example.cloudflare.com) in the “Value” field.
7. Click “Save” to save the DNS record.

What is a CNAME Record?

A CNAME (Canonical Name) record is a type of DNS record that maps an alias or subdomain to a canonical name. In this case, we’re using a CNAME record to point our subdomain (blog.example.com) to CloudFlare’s CDN (example.cloudflare.com). This allows CloudFlare to route traffic to your subdomain and provide its CDN services.

Step 4: Configure CloudFlare to Route Traffic to Your Subdomain

Now that you’ve updated the DNS records on Hostinger, you need to configure CloudFlare to route traffic to your subdomain. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your CloudFlare account.
2. Click on the “DNS” tab and select the domain associated with your subdomain.
3. Click on the “CNAME” record you created earlier.
4. Click on the “Edit” button next to the “Value” field.
5. Enter the IP address or hostname of your origin server (e.g., example.com) in the “Value” field.
6. Click “Save” to save the changes.

Step 5: Verify Your Subdomain on CloudFlare

To ensure CloudFlare routes traffic to your subdomain correctly, you need to verify ownership of the subdomain. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your CloudFlare account.
2. Click on the “DNS” tab and select the domain associated with your subdomain.
3. Click on the “Verify” button next to the subdomain.
4. CloudFlare will provide a TXT record to verify ownership. Copy the record.
5. Log in to your Hostinger control panel and create a new TXT record for your subdomain.
6. Enter the TXT record provided by CloudFlare and click “Save” to save the record.
7. Return to CloudFlare and click “Verify” to complete the verification process.

Conclusion

Pointing a subdomain from Hostinger to a CloudFlare page is a straightforward process that requires updating DNS records on both platforms. By following these steps, you can leverage CloudFlare’s CDN services to improve your website’s performance and security. Remember to monitor your DNS records and CloudFlare configuration to ensure seamless traffic routing to your subdomain.

Step	Description
1	Create a CloudFlare account and set up your domain.
2	Create a subdomain on Hostinger.
3	Update DNS records on Hostinger to point to CloudFlare.
4	Configure CloudFlare to route traffic to your subdomain.
5	Verify your subdomain on CloudFlare.

Remember to update your DNS records carefully, as incorrect configurations can result in downtime or security issues.

If you encounter any issues during the setup process, refer to CloudFlare’s and Hostinger’s support resources for assistance. Happy securing!

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