You only update DNS. We handle the rest. Follow the steps in order — your website keeps running the whole time.
Enter your domain and origin in the Flare53 dashboard.
Copy the SSL record we show into your DNS provider.
We detect the record and issue your free SSL certificate.
Add the final DNS record. Visitors now route through Flare53.
This record proves you control the domain, so we can issue your SSL certificate. Your real values appear on your Setup Status page after you add your domain. The values below are examples of what it looks like.
Example values Copy your real values from the Setup Status page — these are only to show the format.
After you add the record, there is nothing else to do. Flare53 checks for it automatically and issues the certificate. This usually takes minutes, sometimes up to a few hours if DNS is slow to update.
Once SSL is ready, point your website domain at Flare53. This is the moment traffic starts flowing through the speed layer.
Example values Your real target appears on the Setup Status page when it is safe to change.
Most DNS providers want the short name (like www). Use the full name only if your provider asks for a full record name or FQDN.
DNS values are hostnames only. Do not include https:// in any DNS name or target.
Using example.com without www? Your DNS provider must support ALIAS, ANAME, or CNAME flattening. If not, start with www.
Only restrict direct access to your server after Flare53 is active and tested. Blocking too early can break your site.
Your Setup Status page shows the exact records to copy, live progress, and what to do next.