> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mastodon.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 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.

<Tip>The steps are the same whether you're using a domain name root or a subdomain; we'll show both for clarity.</Tip>

## 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.

1. From the [Cloudflare dashboard](https://dash.cloudflare.com), choose the domain for your mastodon server
2. From the menu on the left, go to `DNS` -> `Records`
3. Click the `Add record` button; 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](https://www.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.