Introduction
Rapyd Cloud has partnered with Cloudflare to deliver enterprise-grade DNS, CDN, and security features for all custom domains. If your domain is currently using the legacy Rapyd CDN, you can migrate to Cloudflare-powered infrastructure directly from your dashboard.
The migration is quick and seamless: your existing DNS records will be transferred automatically, and you'll choose how you'd like to manage your domain going forward. The entire process typically takes just a few minutes.
Why migrate?
Cloudflare's enterprise infrastructure replaces the legacy Rapyd CDN with significantly expanded capabilities — including a larger global network, advanced WAF rules, and full page caching. All Rapyd domains will eventually be served through Cloudflare, so migrating now ensures a smooth transition and gives you immediate access to these enhanced features.
What You'll Get After Migrating
Feature | Description |
Enterprise-grade CDN | Content served from Cloudflare's global edge network for faster load times worldwide. |
Web Application Firewall (WAF) | Protection against common web attacks, bots, and malicious traffic. |
Full Page Caching (FPC) | Entire pages cached at the edge for dramatically faster delivery. |
Centralized DNS Management | Manage all your DNS records directly from the Rapyd dashboard. |
Automatic DNS Migration | Your existing DNS records from Rapyd CDN are transferred automatically. |
Before You Begin
Your domain must currently show Rapyd CDN status in the Domains list.
If you choose the nameserver method, you'll need access to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains).
If you prefer to use your own Cloudflare account, you'll need a Cloudflare API token with Edit Zone DNS permissions. See How to Set Up Cloudflare for Your Rapyd Domain for instructions.
Step by Step: Migrating a Domain
Step 1: Start the Migration
Log in to the Rapyd dashboard and click Domains in the top navigation.
Find your domain showing Rapyd CDN in the CDN column.
Click the Migrate to Cloudflare button in the Status column.
Step 2: Confirm Your Website URL
The migration wizard opens to the Confirm website URL step.
You'll see an info banner confirming: We'll migrate your DNS records from Rapyd CDN to Cloudflare automatically. In the next step, you'll choose how to connect your domain — either by letting Rapyd manage your DNS, or by using your own Cloudflare account.
Review and adjust your settings:
Domain: Your domain name (read-only).
WWW preference: Choose whether your primary URL should be
yourdomain.comorwww.yourdomain.com.Redirect behavior: Optionally enable strict redirection so only your preferred version is accessible.
Click Continue when ready.
Step 3: Choose Your Connection Method
Select how you want to connect your domain to Cloudflare. Both options provide the same enterprise-grade CDN, WAF, and Full Page Caching.
Option A: Let Rapyd Manage Your DNS (Recommended)
Best for: Most users who want the simplest setup.
Update your domain's nameservers at your registrar to point to Rapyd's Cloudflare nameservers.
Rapyd manages all DNS records through the Rapyd dashboard.
No Cloudflare account required.
Benefits:
✅ Simplest setup
✅ DNS managed in one place
✅ No Cloudflare account needed
Option B: Keep Control of Your DNS (Advanced)
Best for: Users who already have a Cloudflare account or want full DNS control.
Provide a Cloudflare API token that gives Rapyd permission to manage DNS records.
Your domain stays on your Cloudflare account with full control retained.
Manage records in either Cloudflare or the Rapyd dashboard.
Benefits:
✅ Full DNS control at Cloudflare
✅ Manage records outside Rapyd if needed
✅ Works with existing Cloudflare setup
Don't have a Cloudflare account?
You can create one for free. See How to Set Up Cloudflare for Your Rapyd Domain for a complete walkthrough.
Select your preferred option and click Migrate domain.
Step 4: Complete the Connection
If You Chose "Let Rapyd Manage Your DNS"
Rapyd will display the Cloudflare nameservers you need to use.
Log in to your domain registrar and update the nameservers for your domain.
Save the changes at your registrar.
Your domain status will update to Active once the nameserver change propagates (usually within minutes, occasionally up to 24 hours).
For registrar-specific instructions, see: What Are Nameservers and How to Change Them for Your Domain
If You Chose "Keep Control of Your DNS"
Enter your Cloudflare API token when prompted.
Click Connect.
Rapyd will validate the token and begin managing your domain's DNS.
Your domain status will update to Active almost immediately.
After the Migration
Once your domain shows as Active, the migration is complete:
CDN and WAF are now active. Your site is being served through Cloudflare's global network with enterprise security features enabled.
Full Page Caching is fully active. Your pages are now cached at Cloudflare's edge locations worldwide, dramatically reducing load times for visitors.
DNS records are preserved. Your existing DNS records from Rapyd CDN (MX for email, TXT for verification, etc.) have been migrated automatically.
Manage everything in Rapyd. You can add, edit, or delete DNS records from the Rapyd dashboard at any time.
To verify your DNS records, go to Domains → Manage next to your domain and review the records listed.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
My domain still shows "Migrate to Cloudflare."
If using the nameserver method, propagation can take up to 24 hours. Verify progress using What's My DNS.
If using the API method, check that your token hasn't been revoked in your Cloudflare account.
My domain has been "Pending Validation" for a long time
Click Configure DNS in the dashboard to verify your nameservers are correctly pointed. If using the API method, confirm your token is still valid. Contact support if the status hasn't changed after 24 hours.
Email stopped working
Verify that your MX records were migrated correctly in the DNS records table. If missing, add them manually using values from your email provider.
FAQs
Will there be any downtime during migration?
No. The migration is designed to be seamless with no downtime.
What happens to my existing DNS records?
Your DNS records are automatically migrated from Rapyd CDN. Review them after migration to ensure everything is correct.
Can I switch from the Cloudflare NS method to the Cloudflare API method?
Not directly. You would need to remove the domain from Rapyd and add it again using your preferred method. Note any custom DNS records before removing so you can recreate them.