Need help with Cloudflare!

Uncle Muriko

Senior Member

Apr 8, 2012

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #1

Hi guys, I used to have my sites hosted on a dedicated server running CWP, but decided to switch to a more reliable and simpler solution, so I have decided to give a2hosting a go and I'm having some problem switching my nameservers.
The thing is that my websites are using cloudflare and here is how it looks like:

then on a2hosting, Im given 4 different nameservers and IPs

How am I supposed to set this thing up? Sorry if it's a silly question.
Thank you

 

SpoonFeeder

BANNED

Mar 19, 2017

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #2

Enter just the first IP address you see on the a2's nameserver ie (162.159.25.95) in the topmost A record you see in cloudflare which is currently 65.111.82.xxx

Turn off the cloudlare protection temporarily by clicking the orange cloud button you see next to that A record.

See if your site is loading now. If it works, turn on the cloudflare protection and test again.

If it works again, you're good to go now.

 

persysweb

Regular Member

Aug 1, 2017

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• Aug 31, 2017

• #3

As you have updated the a2 hosting servers' nameservers, you should add the CloudFlare's DNS records from their server. Because site's DNS records used to work from server where your nameservers are pointing.

Please contact a2 hosting service and ask them to add the CloudFlare's IP address in the DNS records. Allow 4 to 8 hours for DNS propagation and after that check the site.

 

Paul Mahony

Newbie

Aug 28, 2017

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• Aug 31, 2017

• #4

Quite frankly, you should talk with A2hosting representatives which could give you the correct DNS values for your account.

 

Diplomat

Elite Member

Jr. VIP

Oct 25, 2011

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• Aug 31, 2017

• #5

You need to set your domain's A record as your server's IP address not nameserver IP. If you don't want to use Cloudflare anymore, update your nameservers from Cloudflare to A2 hosting's nameservers.

 

saulkaroo

Junior Member

Dec 16, 2014

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• Sep 1, 2017

• #6

As you have switched your domain so, you need to change the name server settings to make it pointing to A2 Hosting’s servers. It will take around 24 to 48 hours to take complete effect.

 

Couch Monkey Media

Elite Member

Nov 8, 2009

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• Sep 1, 2017

• #7

@jondeirjr

Have you reached out to A2hosting? They are usually pretty good with support. They will be your best bet in helping you get the site up and running fast.