Before You Begin (Required)
Before starting the transfer:
Create a Cloudflare account
Ensure the domain is unlocked at the current registrar
Disable DNSSEC if enabled
Confirm the domain is eligible for transfer (see FAQ)
Step 1: Add the Domain to Cloudflare
Log in to your Cloudflare account.
Click Add site.
Enter your domain name (example:
example.com).Select a plan (the Free plan is sufficient).
Wait for Cloudflare to scan existing DNS records.
Screenshot description:
This image shows the Cloudflare Add site screen, where you enter a domain name and begin the setup process.
Review DNS Records
Confirm all required DNS records appear correctly.
Add or edit records if needed before continuing.
Step 2: Update Nameservers at Your Registrar
Click Continue after the DNS scan completes.
Cloudflare will display two nameservers.
Log in to your current domain registrar.
Replace existing nameservers with the Cloudflare-provided nameservers.
Return to Cloudflare and click Done, check nameservers.
Screenshot description:
This image shows the Cloudflare DNS review screen displaying detected DNS records and the Continue button.
Important Kyrios Requirement
Proxy status must be set to “DNS only.”
When using domains in Settings > Domains in Kyrios:
Cloudflare Proxy (orange cloud) is not supported
All relevant DNS records must be DNS only
After the Transfer Completes
Nameserver changes can take up to 24 hours
Cloudflare will begin managing DNS once propagation finishes
You can now connect the domain inside Kyrios > Settings > Domains
Common Issues and Fixes
Domain not verifying in Cloudflare
Confirm nameservers were updated correctly
Wait for DNS propagation (up to 24 hours)
Ensure DNSSEC is disabled
Website not loading after transfer
Verify A or CNAME records point to the correct destination
Ensure records are set to DNS only
Recheck the records provided by Kyrios
FAQ
What are the steps to transfer my domain to Cloudflare?
Add the domain in Cloudflare, allow Cloudflare to scan DNS records, then update your nameservers at your registrar to the Cloudflare-provided nameservers.
Why must DNSSEC be disabled?
DNSSEC can block nameserver changes and cause validation errors during transfer.
How do I unlock my domain?
Log in to your current registrar and disable the domain lock (often called “Registrar Lock”).
Are there restrictions on transferring domains to Cloudflare?
Yes. Domains cannot be transferred if:
Registered or transferred in the last 60 days
WHOIS info was recently changed
Domain status is
serverHold,pendingDelete, orpendingTransferThe domain is a premium domain or IDN
What if DNS records are missing after transfer?
Manually recreate missing records in Cloudflare using details from your web host or Kyrios domain settings.
Do I need to prepare anything else before transferring?
Yes:
Disable DNSSEC
Unlock the domain
Obtain the authorization code if required
Ensure a valid payment method exists in Cloudflare