How to Add a Subdomain in Cloudflare DNS Settings Print

Adding a subdomain in Cloudflare allows you to create separate web addresses (like blog.example.com or shop.example.com) under your main domain. This is useful for organising services, creating microsites, or pointing to different servers. Follow these steps to add a subdomain in Cloudflare DNS settings:

Step 1: Log in to Your Cloudflare Account

• Visit Cloudflare Dashboard.

• Select the domain you want to add a subdomain to.

Step 2: Go to DNS Settings

• In the left-hand menu, click DNS.

• You will see a list of your current DNS records.

Step 3: Add a New Record

1. Click the + Add Record button.

2. Choose A record:

   • A Record: Points your subdomain directly to an IP address.

3. In the Name field, enter your subdomain prefix (e.g., type blog to create blog.example.com).

4. In the IPv4 address or Target field, enter the destination IP or hostname.

5. Set Proxy status to Proxied (orange cloud) if you want Cloudflare protection and caching, or DNS only (gray cloud) if you only need DNS resolution.

Step 4: Save the Record

• Click Save to apply the new subdomain record.

• It may take a few minutes for DNS changes to propagate globally.

Step 5: Verify the Subdomain

• Visit your new subdomain in a browser (e.g., blog.example.com).

• Use tools like dnschecker.org to confirm the DNS record is active worldwide.