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Setup boomchainlab.com with Cloudflare DNS

Step 1: Get DNS Records from Replit

  1. Go to your Replit project → "Hosting" tab
  2. Turn OFF "Autoscaling" (required for custom domains)
  3. In "Custom Domain" section, enter: boomchainlab.com
  4. Click "Add Domain"
  5. Replit will show you DNS records - keep this tab open!

Step 2: Configure Cloudflare DNS

  1. Login to cloudflare.com
  2. Select boomchainlab.com from your dashboard
  3. Go to DNS → Records

Step 3: Add DNS Records

Delete any existing A or CNAME records for @ and www, then add:

A Record (Root domain):

Type: A
Name: @
IPv4 address: [Copy IP from Replit]
Proxy status: DNS only (gray cloud - IMPORTANT!)
TTL: Auto

CNAME Record (www subdomain):

Type: CNAME
Name: www
Target: [Copy CNAME target from Replit]
Proxy status: DNS only (gray cloud - IMPORTANT!)
TTL: Auto

Step 4: Important Cloudflare Settings

  • Turn OFF the orange cloud proxy (use gray cloud "DNS only")
  • This is crucial for initial setup
  • You can enable proxy later after domain is working

Step 5: Verification

  1. Wait 5-15 minutes for DNS propagation
  2. Visit: http://boomchainlab.com
  3. Visit: http://www.boomchainlab.com
  4. Both should show your Chonk9k Suite

Step 6: Enable SSL (After domain works)

  1. In Cloudflare → SSL/TLS tab
  2. Set encryption mode to "Full"
  3. Your site will be accessible at https://boomchainlab.com

Cloudflare-Specific Tips:

  • Gray cloud first: Always use "DNS only" for initial setup
  • Orange cloud later: Enable proxy after domain works
  • SSL: Cloudflare + Replit both provide SSL
  • Cache: Clear Cloudflare cache if changes don't appear

What the Records Look Like:

Replit will give you something like:

  • A Record IP: 35.190.XXX.XXX
  • CNAME Target: your-repl-name.replit.app

Troubleshooting:

  • Not working? Make sure proxy is OFF (gray cloud)
  • SSL errors? Wait 30 minutes for certificates
  • Still issues? Check Cloudflare's DNS propagation tool

Your Chonk9k Suite will be live at boomchainlab.com within 15 minutes!