CDN + DNS + security · CDN & Security
Puts a CDN, DNS, SSL and DDoS protection in front of a site hosted anywhere.
Checked against Cloudflare Free's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.
The Free plan includes CDN caching, DNS, Universal SSL, unmetered DDoS protection and a free managed WAF ruleset.
| Limit | Free plan |
|---|---|
| DDoS protection | Unmetered |
| SSL | Universal certificate |
| WAF | Free managed ruleset |
| DNS | Included |
You must move your domain's nameservers to Cloudflare to use it.
Create a free Cloudflare account
Add your domain and pick the Free plan
Change nameservers at your registrar
Turn on the proxy for your DNS records
The Free plan includes CDN caching, DNS, Universal SSL, unmetered DDoS protection and a free managed WAF ruleset. Free plan ends: Never.
No, you can sign up for Cloudflare Free's free plan without a card.
You must move your domain's nameservers to Cloudflare to use it.
Yes, you can connect your own domain on the free plan.
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Check a name, set up DNS and test the site once it is live. All free, in the browser.
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