How to Set Up Free CDN with Cloudflare in cPanel
Posted about 4 months ago 4.9kCloudflare Free CDN Setup
Free tier includes: CDN, DDoS protection, free SSL.
Add Site to Cloudflare
Sign up → Add site → Cloudflare scans DNS records.
Change Nameservers
At registrar → Replace with Cloudflare nameservers (e.g., aria.ns.cloudflare.com).
cPanel Integration
Use Cloudflare cPanel Plugin
Some hosts offer one-click Cloudflare setup with API key.
SSL Settings
Set to Full (strict) for best security.
Benefits Table
| Feature | Free Tier |
|---|---|
| Global CDN | Yes |
| Free SSL | Yes |
| DDoS protection | Yes |
| Page rules (3) | Yes |
| Cache everything | Yes |