While there are many DNS options out there, we find Cloudflare to be one of the most robust options. It allows you to easily connect both your www. and non-www. of your domain and even keep the appropriate path in a permanent redirect. You can even utilize Cloudflare as a DNS manager without changing where your domain actually lives (and it’s free!). Follow these steps to walk through adding your domain into Cloudflare. 

Step 1: Create a Cloudflare account.

• Click the cloud icon at the top left to go to the dashboard.
• Click +Add a Site
• Enter the site name and click “Add Site”.
• You’ll be directed to the plan page, where you can choose the option you prefer. If you scroll to the bottom you can select the free option, and then click Continue. 

Step 2: Configuring DNS records and changing nameservers

• On the next page, Incorp Media LLC will scan for existing DNS records.
• Double check that all DNS records have been brought over
• Turn off Proxy (Orange Cloud Icon) wherever available
• Click Continue to change nameservers. Before actually making the change, ensure you save the existing nameservers in case you need to switch back to your existing set up. 
• CloudFlare will tell you where the nameservers already exist. (In the video example, it shows a GoDaddy account. You’d need to log in to your GoDaddy account and change the nameservers over to the Cloudflare.)
  • Note: it is critical to point to Cloudflare’s nameservers. It’s critical for activating your site successfully. Otherwise Cloudflare cannot manage your DNS and optimize your site.
• Click “Done, check nameservers” to continue
• Skip Quick Start Guide
• Double check that everything is live. 

As long as you have input all of the nameservers in the domain registrar, then you’re good to go.