To add a record to your domain in Cloudflare, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Cloudflare account.

  2. On the Cloudflare dashboard, select the domain you want to add a record to from the dropdown menu at the top left corner.

  3. Click on the "DNS" tab at the top of the page.

  4. Scroll down to the "DNS Records" section.

  5. Click on the "Add Record" button.

  6. Choose the type of DNS record you want to add. Some common record types include:

    • A Record: Maps a domain or subdomain to an IPv4 address.
    • CNAME Record: Creates an alias for a domain or subdomain.
    • MX Record: Specifies the mail server for a domain.
    • TXT Record: Stores arbitrary text data associated with a domain.
    • SRV Record: Defines the location of a specific service or server.

  7. Enter the necessary information for the record:

    • Name: The subdomain or domain name for the record. Leave it blank for the root domain (e.g., example.com).
    • Content/Value: The value associated with the record, such as an IP address or hostname.
    • TTL: Time to Live, which determines how long DNS resolvers should cache the record (you can choose a default value).
    • Proxy status: Choose whether to enable or disable Cloudflare's proxy for the record. If enabled, the traffic will go through Cloudflare's network.

  8. Click the "Save" button to add the record.

  9. Wait for the DNS propagation period. Changes to DNS records can take some time to propagate globally, typically up to 24 hours. During this period, the updated DNS records will propagate across various DNS servers.

That's it! You have successfully added a record to your domain in Cloudflare. Make sure to double-check the record details for accuracy and test the functionality if necessary.