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      Cloudflare CDN Integration

      Cloudflare acts as an intermediary, retrieving your tenants' websites from wildcloud and distributing them globally. This integration ensures lightning-fast DNS resolution and a host of other benefits.

      Why Cloudflare for Wildcloud Tenants?

      • Speed and Efficiency: Cloudflare's CDN significantly reduces load times by caching content closer to your users.
      • Security and Reliability: Cloudflare provides robust security features, protecting against threats and ensuring uptime.
      • Separate CDN for Each Tenant: Cloudflare can be configured individually for each tenant, offering tailored performance enhancements.

      Setting Up Cloudflare CDN for Wildcloud Tenants

      1. Prepare Cloudflare and Wildcloud Accounts

        • Ensure active accounts on both platforms.
        • Familiarize yourself with both Cloudflare's and Wildcloud's dashboards.

      2. Manual Setup for Initial Understanding

        • Before automation, manually set up Cloudflare for a single tenant to understand the process.

      1. Automating DNS Configuration via Cloudflare API

        • Create API tokens in Cloudflare for automating DNS setup.
        • Use Wildcloud's API or WaaS plugins to provision a tenant with a specified domain.
        • Implement a script or process to automatically configure DNS records for new tenant domains in Cloudflare.

      2. Directing Tenants to Configure Their DNS

        • Guide your customers to point their custom domains to Cloudflare.
        • Provide clear instructions and support for DNS setup, ensuring correct A record configurations.

      3. Automating CDN Activation for Tenants

        • Develop a system to enable Cloudflare CDN for each new tenant automatically.
        • Ensure synchronization between wildcloud tenant creation and Cloudflare CDN activation.

      4. Regular Monitoring and Adjustments

        • Continuously monitor the performance and DNS status of integrated domains.
        • Adjust settings as needed to optimize the performance and security of tenant sites.

      Best Practices and Key Considerations

      • Testing First: Initially, perform manual setups to gain a comprehensive understanding.
      • Security Protocols: Handle API tokens securely and ensure SSL/TLS settings are correctly configured in Cloudflare.
      • Customer Guidance: Provide clear, concise instructions for customers on setting up their domains with Cloudflare.
      • Regular Updates: Keep your integration scripts up-to-date with any changes in Cloudflare’s and wildcloud's APIs.

      Conclusion

      Integrating Cloudflare CDN with wildcloud tenants not only enhances performance but also adds a layer of security and reliability. By following the steps above and adopting best practices, you can ensure a smooth, automated process that benefits both you and your customers. For any assistance or queries, feel free to reach out via the chat in the wildcloud console.