Set up mastodon.site DNS on Cloudflare
Get your mastodon server live with Cloudflare
This page will show you how to configure your domain name on Cloudflare to work with mastodon.site.
Add DNS records
We use two DNS records for mastodon.site servers; one to point to the actual server, and the other for the media assets - photos, videos, etc - that users upload to their account. You’ll need to add both to your domain name in Cloudflare.
- From the Cloudflare dashboard, choose the domain for your mastodon server
- From the menu on the left, go to
DNS->Records - Click the
Add recordbutton; you’ll need to add the following two records
Domain root
If you’re using a domain root (for example, https://mastodon.site)
| Type | Name (required) | Target (required) | Proxy status | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNAME | @ | cname.mastodon.site | Flip to off (DNS only) | Auto |
| CNAME | mastodon-assets | cname.mastodon.site | Keep proxy enabled | Auto |
Subdomain
If you’re using a subdomain (for example, https://social.mastodon.site) - replace the word social in the name of each record with the subdomain you’re using
| Type | Name (required) | Target (required) | Proxy status | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNAME | social | cname.mastodon.site | Flip to off (DNS only) | Auto |
| CNAME | mastodon-assets.social | cname.mastodon.site | Keep proxy enabled | Auto |
Testing the DNS records
Once they’re both set, it can take a short while for them to be available across the internet. You can use WhatsMyDNS.net to test that it’s working - you’ll see a green tick next to a list of IP addresses once it’s ready.