## **☁️ Compatibility Overview**

Search Atlas Website Builder works with Cloudflare's orange cloud proxy mode. The proxy accelerates content delivery, hides your origin IP, and provides DDoS protection. You can enable it once your domain points to the builder's nameservers or CNAME target.  


## **🔧 Prerequisites**

- Active Search Atlas Website Builder site
- Domain added in the builder's **Domains** section
- Domain using Cloudflare DNS (either full or CNAME setup)
- SSL certificate issued and active in the builder

## **📋 Step-by-Step Configuration**

1. Log in to Cloudflare and select your domain (e.g., zatrox.com).
2. Open **DNS** → **Records**.
3. Locate the record pointing to the Website Builder (A, AAAA, or CNAME).
4. Click the cloud icon next to the record to turn it orange (**Proxied**).
5. Wait 1-2 minutes for the change to propagate.
6. In Cloudflare, go to **SSL/TLS** → **Overview** and set encryption mode to **Full (strict)**.
7. Enable **Always Use HTTPS** under **Edge Certificates**.
8. Disable **Automatic HTTPS Rewrites** if you see mixed-content warnings.

## **⚙️ Recommended Cloudflare Settings**

- **Caching Level:** Standard
- **Browser Cache TTL:** 4 hours
- **Auto Minify:** Enable CSS, JS, HTML
- **Brotli:** On
- **Early Hints:** On
- **Rocket Loader:** Off (can break builder scripts)
- **Mirage/Polish:** Off unless you use Cloudflare Images

## **✅ Verification Checklist**

1. Visit <https://zatrox.com> and confirm the padlock shows a valid certificate.
2. Open browser dev tools → Network tab → reload; verify `cf-cache-status` header returns **HIT** or **DYNAMIC**.
3. Run `curl -I https://zatrox.com` and confirm `server: cloudflare` header is present.
4. Check the Website Builder **Domains** page; status should read **Connected**.

## **🛠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues**

- **SSL errors:** Ensure Cloudflare SSL mode is **Full (strict)** and the builder certificate is valid.
- **Redirect loops:** Disable **Always Use HTTPS** temporarily, then re-enable after cache clears.
- **Broken assets/CSS:** Turn off **Rocket Loader** and purge Cloudflare cache.
- **API/Webhook failures:** Create a Page Rule for `/api/*` with **Cache Level: Bypass** and **Disable Performance**.

## **🔄 Cache Management**

After publishing changes in Website Builder, purge Cloudflare cache: **Caching** → **Configuration** → **Purge Everything** or use **Custom Purge** for specific URLs.  


## **💬 Need Help?**

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.