Cloudflare

Cloudflare is enterprise-grade infrastructure that powers somewhere between 10-20% of the internet. It's not a startup—it's the same system major companies rely on for DNS, CDN, and security.

Why Cloudflare Matters

Most people think of Cloudflare as "that free SSL thing," but it does a lot more:

• DNS Management — World's fastest DNS resolver, changes propagate quickly
• CDN — Edge locations worldwide for faster load times
• DDoS Protection — Unmatched denial-of-service protection, even on free plan
• SSL Certificates — Free HTTPS for every domain
• Domain Registration — Buy domains directly, often at cost

The Free Plan Is Legitimately Good

Unlike most "free tiers" that are basically demos, Cloudflare's free plan includes real features:

• Unlimited DNS queries
• DDoS protection
• Global CDN
• Free SSL certificates
• Basic analytics

By the time you need the $20/month Pro plan, you should be doing enough business that it's not a problem.

Cloudflare + HighLevel

If you're using HighLevel, Cloudflare is the best domain provider for the job. HighLevel has a built-in wizard that detects when your domain is on Cloudflare and auto-configures all the DNS records — no copying A records or CNAMEs, no waiting and hoping you got it right. See the full walkthrough for the step-by-step setup and why Cloudflare beats GoDaddy, Namecheap, and the rest for HighLevel domains.

Client Management

For agencies managing multiple clients, Cloudflare makes organization easy:

• Multiple accounts under one login
• Multiple sites within each account
• Clear separation between projects

Beyond DNS: Cloudflare's Developer Platform

Cloudflare is quietly becoming AI infrastructure. Beyond DNS and CDN, their developer platform includes:

• Workers — Serverless functions that run at the edge, globally
• R2 — Object storage (like Amazon S3, but no egress fees)
• AI Gateway — Route AI requests through multiple model providers with logging and caching
• Browser Rendering — Headless browsers for web automation
• Sandboxes — Isolated containers for running untrusted code

This stack is what powers Moltworker — Cloudflare's proof-of-concept for running the viral AI agent Moltbot on their platform for $5-20/month instead of dedicated hardware. It's a signal that Cloudflare sees a future where AI agents run on their network, not on boxes under your desk.

When to Use Cloudflare

• Domain registration — Buy new domains here instead of GoDaddy/Namecheap
• DNS management — Even if you bought the domain elsewhere, point nameservers to Cloudflare
• Website speed — CDN caches static assets at edge locations
• Security — DDoS protection and SSL without extra configuration
• AI agent hosting — Serverless infrastructure for always-on AI agents via Workers