Updating Name Servers
If your domain is NOT already registered with Cloudflare, we recommend using Cloudfare as your DNS provider. Follow these steps to update your Nameservers for configuring your domain setup.
Step 1: Create a Cloudflare Account
Go to www.cloudflare.com and sign up for an account.
Step 2: Add Your Domain
After logging in, select "Add a Site." Then, enter your domain name (e.g., `yourdomain.com`).
Next, choose the Free plan.
Step 3: Review DNS Records
Cloudflare will scan your current DNS settings. Review and make sure everything looks correct. Then select, "Continue."
Step 4: Find Cloudfare Nameservers
Cloudflare will assign you TWO nameservers. Nameservers are just web addresses (URLs) that tell the internet where your site routing information is located on the internet.
Step 5: Change Your Nameservers at Your Domain Registrar:
- Log in to your domain registrar (where you bought your domain, e.g., Hover).
- Find the section for managing nameservers (often under DNS settings or domain management).
- Replace the current nameservers with the two Cloudflare nameservers provided in step 4.
- Save the changes.
Step 6: Verify Setup
Go back to Cloudflare and select "Continue". It may take a few hours for the nameserver change to propagate to the internet.
Once complete, Cloudflare will show your domain as "Active." Once active, you can return to ChurchTrac and continue setting up your domain. You can now choose the option that your domain name is with Cloudflare.
Important NOTE***
Delegating your DNS to Cloudflare by setting the NameServers in your registrar does NOT transfer your domain to Cloudflare. Deleting your current registrar account will result in loss of ownership of your domain.