🔐 Connect SSL with Cloudflare and Use It on Hashnode

Want your Hashnode blog to run on HTTPS with your custom domain? Here's how to set it up using Cloudflare for free SSL.

✅ Step 1: Add Domain to Cloudflare

1. Go to Cloudflare.com and create an account or log in.

2. Click “Add a site” and enter your domain (e.g., yourdomain.com).

3. Cloudflare will fetch your DNS records.

4. Choose the Free plan and continue.

✅ Step 2: Update Your Domain's Nameservers

1. Cloudflare will give you two nameservers.

2. Go to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap).

3. Replace your existing nameservers with the Cloudflare ones.

✅ Step 3: Configure DNS for Hashnode

1. Go to the Cloudflare DNS tab.

2. Add a CNAME record:

   • Name: blog (or your subdomain)

   • Target: hashnode.network

   • Proxy status: DNS only (gray cloud)

3. Wait for the DNS to propagate (~5–10 minutes).

✅ Step 4: Connect Domain in Hashnode

1. Go to your Hashnode dashboard → Blog Dashboard → Domain.

2. Enter your domain or subdomain (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com).

3. Hashnode will verify it automatically.

4. Once connected, it will handle SSL automatically.

🔒 Optional: Enable Full SSL Mode in Cloudflare

1. Go to Cloudflare → SSL/TLS tab.

2. Choose “Full” or “Full (Strict)” mode.

And you're done! 🎉
Your custom domain is now secured with free SSL via Cloudflare and points to your Hashnode blog.