From f37c75af29b30b01fbbcb1e56d1415f7de077e75 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rebecca Tamachiro Date: Thu, 22 May 2025 12:23:20 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Expand disable DNSSEC section within before-you-begin --- src/content/glossary/cache.yaml | 1 + .../partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx | 16 ++++++++++++++-- 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/glossary/cache.yaml b/src/content/glossary/cache.yaml index ba690e1f495154..fc695abf123bc9 100644 --- a/src/content/glossary/cache.yaml +++ b/src/content/glossary/cache.yaml @@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ entries: the duration for which a cached copy of a resource is considered valid before it needs to be refreshed or revalidated. associated_products: - Magic WAN + - DNS - term: cache lock general_definition: |- diff --git a/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx b/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx index b9ac3de6dc17e8..746327badcc6c8 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx @@ -3,13 +3,14 @@ --- -import { Render } from "~/components" +import { Render, Details, GlossaryTooltip } from "~/components" ## Before transferring a domain to Cloudflare * Create [a Cloudflare account](/fundamentals/setup/account/create-account/). * [Add the domain](/fundamentals/setup/manage-domains/add-site/) you are transferring to your Cloudflare account. * [Review your DNS records](/dns/zone-setups/full-setup/setup/#review-dns-records) in the Cloudflare dashboard. +* If needed, plan for [DNSSEC disablement](#disable-dnssec). * [Change your DNS nameservers](/dns/zone-setups/full-setup/) to Cloudflare. * If initiating multiple transfers, notify your financial institution to prevent them from flagging these charges as fraudulent. * Renew your domain if it is within 15 days of expiration. @@ -20,4 +21,15 @@ import { Render } from "~/components" ### Disable DNSSEC - +If you are onboarding an existing domain to Cloudflare, make sure DNSSEC **is disabled** at your registrar. Otherwise, your domain will experience connectivity errors when you change your nameservers. + +1. Take note of the TTL value for the DS record at your current registrar. +2. Remove DS records at your current registrar. + +3. Wait at least the time corresponding to the DS record TTL. Usually 24 hours, but refer to the value you got at step 1. +4. Follow the steps to [transfer your domain](/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare/#set-up-a-domain-transfer) to Cloudflare Registrar. +5. [Enable DNSSEC](/dns/dnssec/#1-activate-dnssec-in-cloudflare) at Cloudflare. This will automatically add your DS to the zone parent via Cloudflare Registrar. + +
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From d5b6ee42dde2d08317a26aa307324959918d2640 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rebecca Tamachiro Date: Thu, 22 May 2025 14:00:19 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Remove dupe step to unlock and link DNSSEC in #next-steps --- .../get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare.mdx | 2 +- src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx | 1 - src/content/partials/registrar/next-steps.mdx | 8 ++++++++ 3 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/docs/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare.mdx b/src/content/docs/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare.mdx index 52868b6c25bd12..b361db0a20fcfa 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare.mdx @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Transferring your domain to Cloudflare tells your registry that a different regi Transferring a domain to a new registrar informs the registry that they should instead trust that new registrar to modify information. The process requires some action steps at your new and previous registrar. Each registrar handles transfers a bit differently, but in general, they follow a pattern based on rules set by ICANN, the organization responsible for regulating domain registration. -This section contains generic instructions on how to transfer your domain to Cloudflare from most registrars. +This page contains generic instructions on how to transfer your domain to Cloudflare from most registrars. *** diff --git a/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx b/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx index 746327badcc6c8..5d523d72c4afc6 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx @@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ import { Render, Details, GlossaryTooltip } from "~/components" * [Change your DNS nameservers](/dns/zone-setups/full-setup/) to Cloudflare. * If initiating multiple transfers, notify your financial institution to prevent them from flagging these charges as fraudulent. * Renew your domain if it is within 15 days of expiration. -* Unlock your domain at your current registrar. * Do not make any changes to the Registrant contact information. Updating the Registrant contact may result in your current registrar locking the domain for 60 days. * Make sure your account has a valid credit card on file. * If you are transferring a `.us` domain, refer to the [Additional requirements for .US domains](/registrar/top-level-domains/us-domains/) before proceeding. diff --git a/src/content/partials/registrar/next-steps.mdx b/src/content/partials/registrar/next-steps.mdx index efa0073cb7f516..4bff61354f03a5 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/registrar/next-steps.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/registrar/next-steps.mdx @@ -3,12 +3,20 @@ --- +import { Details } from "~/components" + ## Next steps As mentioned in [Review DNS records in Cloudflare](/dns/zone-setups/full-setup/setup/#review-dns-records), when moving your domain to Cloudflare Registrar, you might need to configure your DNS records to correctly point traffic to your web host. Cloudflare automatically scans for common records and adds them to your account's DNS page, but the scan is not guaranteed to find all existing DNS records. Refer to your web host's documentation to learn what type of records you need to configure and where they should point, to avoid downtime. +
+ For example, Netlify asks customers that host websites with them to add a `CNAME` record pointing `` to `apex-loadbalancer.netlify.com`, and another `CNAME` record pointing `www` to `.netlify.app`, depending on which one is the primary domain. ![An example of DNS management in Cloudflare's DNS dashboard](~/assets/images/registrar/dns-management.png) + +
+ +You may also want to [enable DNSSEC](/dns/dnssec/#1-activate-dnssec-in-cloudflare). \ No newline at end of file From 0ae7070fe8aaf5212dbbd6d6926eb78733dbeac1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rebecca Tamachiro Date: Thu, 22 May 2025 14:05:05 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Text touchup --- src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx b/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx index 5d523d72c4afc6..65d46b8db683a1 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/registrar/before-you-begin.mdx @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ If you are onboarding an existing domain to Cloudflare, make sure DNSSEC **is di 1. Take note of the TTL value for the DS record at your current registrar. 2. Remove DS records at your current registrar. -3. Wait at least the time corresponding to the DS record TTL. Usually 24 hours, but refer to the value you got at step 1. +3. Wait at least the time corresponding to the DS record TTL. It is usually 24 hours, but refer to the value you got in step 1. 4. Follow the steps to [transfer your domain](/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare/#set-up-a-domain-transfer) to Cloudflare Registrar. 5. [Enable DNSSEC](/dns/dnssec/#1-activate-dnssec-in-cloudflare) at Cloudflare. This will automatically add your DS to the zone parent via Cloudflare Registrar.