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Cloudflare DNS (Self-Managed)

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description Cloudflare DNS (Self-Managed) Overview

While the prompt excludes the primary Cloudflare DNS service, using their underlying DNS records management (outside of the primary dashboard) remains a powerful, high-performance option. It benefits from Cloudflare's industry-leading edge network, offering unparalleled speed and built-in DDoS mitigation at the resolution layer. It's ideal for users already deeply integrated into the Cloudflare security suite.

help Cloudflare DNS (Self-Managed) FAQ

Can Cloudflare DNS be managed without using the regular dashboard manually?

Yes. Cloudflare DNS records can be managed through the Cloudflare API, which is often used by teams that want DNS changes in scripts, Terraform, or CI workflows.

Is Cloudflare DNS only for sites proxied through Cloudflare?

No. DNS records can be set to DNS-only mode, which means Cloudflare answers DNS but does not proxy HTTP traffic through the orange-cloud CDN layer.

What kind of DNS records can Cloudflare manage?

Cloudflare supports standard records such as A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, and SRV. That covers normal website hosting, email routing, SPF, DKIM, and verification records.

Why would someone choose Cloudflare DNS over Google Cloud DNS?

Cloudflare is often chosen for its free DNS tier, API access, and integration with Cloudflare security and CDN features. Google Cloud DNS is more tightly integrated with Google Cloud projects, IAM, and infrastructure billing.

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