Overview
This article walks you through configuring Cloudflare to work with your WordPress site's SSL certificate.
Background
Adding an SSL certificate to your WordPress site is an excellent first step toward securing your data.
After it is added, you then have the option to add Cloudflare to your domain. This allows you to take advantage of Cloudflare's services while also continuing to secure your website.
Configuring Cloudflare and WordPress
The following steps configure WordPress and Cloudflare to work together with your SSL certificate.
Configure WordPress to use an SSL certificate
See this article for all the steps necessary to add and configure your WordPress site to use an SSL certificate.
Review Cloudflare SSL options
Review the following articles to understand how Cloudflare works with SSL certificates:
Configure Cloudflare SSL settings
These steps assume you have installed either a free Let's Encrypt or a paid Sectigo certificate.
- Log into your Cloudflare account at dash.cloudflare.com/login.
- Select your website.
- In the top row, click the SSL/TLS button.
- Your SSL options display. With a free Cloudflare account, it defaults to the Flexible option.
- Click the radio button titled Full (strict).
After a few hours, the DNS will update and all connections between the user, Cloudflare, and DreamHost will be secure.