Custom Domain Setup

You can point a custom domain of your choice—such as yourdapp.com—to your WordPress app using a Flux Domain Name (FDN), e.g., yourdapp.app.runonflux.io. We recommend using Cloudflare as your DNS provider for simplicity and reliability. You’ll only need to add a CNAME record.

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Cloudflare Configuration

In this setup, Cloudflare acts as a secure middleman between your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy) and the FluxCloud, forwarding traffic to your WordPress application.

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Create a Cloudflare Account

   • If you haven’t already, sign up for a free account at cloudflare.com.

2. Add Your Domain to Cloudflare

   • Click “Add a Site” and enter your domain (e.g., yourdapp.com).

   • Cloudflare will attempt to automatically import your existing DNS settings. Double-check to ensure all records are copied correctly.

3. Update Your Nameservers

   • Cloudflare will provide new nameservers, such as:

     CopyEditnick.ns.cloudflare.com
     tina.ns.cloudflare.com

   • Replace the current nameservers at your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy) with the ones provided by Cloudflare.

   • DNS changes typically propagate within a few minutes to a few hours.

4. Add a CNAME Record for Your Flux App

   • Navigate to the DNS tab in Cloudflare.

   • Click Add Record, then fill in the fields as follows:

     • Type: CNAME

     • Name:

       • Use yourapp for a subdomain (e.g., yourapp.yourdomain.com)

       • Use @ to point the root domain (e.g., yourdomain.com)

     • Target: yourdapp.app.runonflux.io (this is your FluxCloud generated domain, you find it by clicking the App Details button on your WordPress application under My Apps > Active Apps.)

     • Proxy Status: Enabled (orange cloud checked)

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Example Scenario

In this example:

• Your root domain (yourdomain.com) still points to a traditional hosting provider like GoDaddy.

• Your subdomain (yourapp.yourdomain.com) points to your Flux-hosted WordPress dApp.