Cloudflare is a platform that offers a range of features to enhance the security, performance, and reliability of websites. Here is an overview of its main features in Utixo control panel
DNS
- Cloudflare acts as a powerful DNS provider with a globally distributed network for faster query resolution.
- Supports DNSSEC to ensure DNS integrity and prevent spoofing attacks.
- Provides an intuitive interface for managing DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.).
- Automatically updates changes across the global network within seconds.
Crypto
- Offers SSL/TLS encryption to secure communications between users and the server.
- Supports various SSL configurations, including Flexible, Full, and Full (Strict).
- Enables HTTPS rewrites to ensure secure connections for all visitors.
- Supports Origin Certificates to secure the connection between Cloudflare and the origin server.
Firewall
- Blocks malicious traffic using customizable rules and managed rule sets.
- Includes a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect against common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and XSS.
- Provides tools for IP access rules, country-based blocking, and ASN filtering.
- Integrates bot management to identify and mitigate harmful bot traffic.
Speed
- Optimizes website performance using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) with edge servers worldwide.
- Reduces latency by caching static resources close to users.
- Automatically compresses images and optimizes delivery with features like Polish and Mirage.
- Enables HTTP/3 and TLS 1.3 for faster and more secure connections.
Page Rules
- Allows fine-grained control over specific URL behaviors with custom settings.
- Supports rules for caching, forwarding, HTTPS rewrites, and more.
- Enables quick configuration for redirects and performance tweaks on targeted pages.
- Can bypass security checks or apply stricter rules to specific URLs.
Caching
- Speeds up website loading times by caching static resources at the edge.
- Allows configuration of caching levels: No Cache, Standard, or Aggressive.
- Supports custom cache-control headers for dynamic resources.
- Enables purging cache manually or programmatically via API.
Scrape Shield
- Protects against content scraping and unauthorized downloads.
- Masks email addresses displayed on websites to prevent harvesting by bots.
- Includes hotlink protection to block unauthorized use of images and other assets.
- Minimizes the impact of automated tools scraping sensitive content.
With these features, Cloudflare empowers website owners to enhance security, optimize performance, and ensure reliable operation in various scenarios.