> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.harnessgiving.cc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.harnessgiving.cc/harness-how-tos/connect-a-custom-domain-to-your-website/connect-your-domain-to-harness-via-cloudflare.md).

# Connect Your Domain to Harness via Cloudflare

1. Go to your **Dashboard.**
2. Open the **Domain App.**
3. Click the "**Connect Existing Domain**".
4. Enter your existing domain name to the appropriate field and click "**Connect**".
5. Follow the guide on the Domain Manager screen to finalize the process.

Follow this guide for more insight on [how to connect a domain to your website](https://docs.harnessgiving.cc/harness-how-tos/connect-a-custom-domain-to-your-website).<br>

Set up your domain via Cloudflare by following these steps:

1. Log in to your [**Cloudflare Account**.](http://cloudflare.com/) If you don't have an account, sign up for a free account.
2. Enter your Custom domain to the "**Add a website**" field in the following format: mysite.com.
3. Click **Scan DNS record button**.
4. Click **Continue** once the DNS scan process is complete.
5. Add the two **A records** provided by Harness in the **Domain App**.
6. Once you've added the DNS Records, scroll down and click **Continue**.
7. Select the **Free Plan** and click **Continue**.
8. Copy the name servers provided under the column **Change name servers to**, then log in to your **Domain Registrar's DNS Panel** and change your existing name servers to the name servers provided by Cloudflare.

You're all set! Head over to [**Cloudflare Support**](https://support.cloudflare.com/hc/en-us) for further assistance.&#x20;

1\. **Disable** the Cloud for **both your A records** and enable it back right after your Domain becomes active. Otherwise you'll receive an Error 525.

![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/109118538/863bd6cb4bf5e4da7efbf1fc/Screen_Shot_2016-01-31_at_4.17.04_PM.png)

An o**range cloud** means your web traffic is running through Cloudflare making your site faster, safer and smarter.

![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/109118540/4442905c9860f291610365d1/Screen_Shot_2016-01-31_at_4.17.12_PM.png)

A g**ray cloud** means your web traffic is not running through Cloudflare.

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2\. Go to the **Crypto** section and change the SSL to **Full.** Don't select the **Full (Strict)** option, as this may result in an invalid SSL certificate.<br>

![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/187155321/145b9f827f3dc833c02d880a/1_onGVNJLwe_IvRIzlCqdrNw.png)

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It can take up to 72 hours to process these changes; your website might not be accessible through your custom domain during this time.
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