Adding A Cloudflare Domain

Adding a Cloudflare domain to ClickFunnels is a straightforward process that allows you to connect your domain securely and efficiently. In this article, you will learn the step-by-step process to integrate your Cloudflare domain with ClickFunnels.

Table of Contents

• Requirements
• Step 1: Configure DNS Records in Cloudflare
• Step 2: Set Up a Page Rule for Redirect
• Step 3: Add the Domain in ClickFunnels
• Step 4: Enable and Verify SSL
• Additional Tips

Requirements

• A Cloudflare account
• Your domain is already added to Cloudflare
• Your domain’s nameservers are pointing to Cloudflare

Warning:

If your domain is currently hosting an existing website, pointing the root domain to ClickFunnels will result in the website becoming inaccessible. As an alternative, you can connect a subdomain (e.g., sales.yourdomain.com) to ClickFunnels, leaving your root domain unaffected. Consult a qualified expert if you need assistance managing your DNS records.

Step 1: Configure DNS Records in Cloudflare

1. Navigate to the DNS Settings:
   • Access your Cloudflare account and select the domain you want to connect.
   • Go to the DNS tab to manage your domain’s DNS records.
2. Add DNS Records
   You need to add two CNAME records in the DNS Zone Editor:
   • First Record
     1. Click Add Record.
     2. Set the Type to CNAME.
     3. In the Name field, enter @ (this represents the root domain).
     4. In the Target field, enter target.clickfunnels.com.
     5. Ensure the proxy status is set to DNS Only (grey cloud icon).
     6. Select the TTL as auto.
     7. Click Save.
        
        
   • Second Record
     1. Click Add Record.
     2. Set the Type to CNAME.
     3. In the Name field, enter www.
     4. In the Target field, enter target.clickfunnels.com.
     5. Ensure the proxy status is set to DNS Only.
     6. Select the TTL as auto.
     7. Click Save.
        
        

Note:

When using the automatic method to connect the domain in ClickFunnels, only the second CNAME record (CNAME www to target.clickfunnels.com) will be added automatically. You must manually add the first CNAME record (CNAME @ to target.clickfunnels.com) for the root domain in the Cloudflare DNS settings before connecting the domain in ClickFunnels. 

Step 2: Set Up a Page Rule for Redirect

If you want users visiting the www version of your domain to be redirected to the root domain:

1. Go to the Rules tab in Cloudflare and select Page Rules.
2. Click Create Page Rule.
3. Set the URL pattern as www.yourdomain.com/* (replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain).
4. In the Pick a Settings option choose Forwarding URL. 
5. In the Status Code field set it to 301 - Permanent Redirect.
6. In the Destination URL, enter https://yourdomain.com/$1.
7. Click Save and Deploy Page Rule to save the rule.
   

Step 3: Add the Domain in ClickFunnels

1. Access your ClickFunnels account and navigate to Account Settings > Domains.
2. Click Add New Domain.
3. Select Use an Existing Domain.
4. Enter your domain name without WWW (e.g., yourdomain.com).
5. Enable the option This domain is registered on Cloudflare.
   
6. Click Add Domain.
7. As explained in Step 1 of this article, ensure the required two records are already present in your Cloudflare domain DNS.
8. After adding the domain, click I’ve Done This Step.
9. Wait for ClickFunnels to verify the DNS settings. If verification fails, double-check the CNAME records in Cloudflare.
10. Once verified, ClickFunnels will display a success message.
11. You can associate a funnel from your ClickFunnels account to load by default when the domain is visited. Select a funnel from the dropdown list and click Associate Funnel, or click Just Show Me My Domains to skip this step.
    

Congratulations! Your domain is now verified in your ClickFunnels workspace. Proceed to Step 4 below to enable and verify SSL for the domain.

Note:

1. If you choose the automatic method to add a domain without www, the first CNAME record (explained in Step 1) must be manually added in the Cloudflare DNS settings before attempting to add the domain in ClickFunnels. For domains with www, this step is not required.

2. The automatic method allows you to skip Step 2, as ClickFunnels will automatically create bulk redirect rules for the domain.

Step 4: Enable and Verify SSL

1. Return to Account Settings > Domains in ClickFunnels.

2. Locate your domain and click Edit.

3. Expand the SSL section and click Add SSL.
   

4. Wait for the SSL to provision (this can take up to 15 minutes).

5. Expand the SSL section again.

6. Once complete, click Check Now to verify SSL is active.

   
   

7. Upon successful verification, ClickFunnels will display a success message. Your domain's status will now show as Secured.

Note:

If it has been more than 25 minutes and the SSL cannot be checked, and your domain is not SECURED, please reach out to our support team for further assistance.

Additional Tips

• Propagation Time: DNS changes may take up to 48 hours to propagate globally. If your domain isn’t working immediately, wait and try again later.

• Cloudflare Settings: Avoid enabling Cloudflare’s proxy (orange cloud icon) for ClickFunnels-related DNS records. This ensures proper SSL provisioning and connectivity.
• Subdomains: If you’re connecting a subdomain (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com), follow the same steps, but use the subdomain name in the DNS settings.