How to Get a Free ClouDNS Domain and Host It on CloudFlare

Want a free domain without spending a cent? ClouDNS offers permanent free subdomains that you can fully manage through CloudFlare's powerful DNS services. Here's how to set everything up in under 15 minutes.

Why Choose ClouDNS for Free Domains

Many people need a domain for testing projects, personal blogs, or learning purposes but don't want to commit to purchasing one. ClouDNS provides a solid solution by offering free subdomain options with decent stability and no hidden costs. Once you register a free domain with ClouDNS, you can transfer DNS management to CloudFlare for better performance and more advanced features.

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Getting Your Free ClouDNS Domain

First, head to the ClouDNS website and create an account. After logging in, navigate through the initial setup wizard by clicking "Next" until you reach the zone creation interface.

When you see the zone type selection screen, choose the Free Zone option at the bottom of the list. This gives you access to ClouDNS's free subdomain service.

You'll have two domain suffix options to choose from: .biz.cloudns or .org.cloudns. Pick whichever extension you prefer, then enter your desired subdomain name in the field provided. Click "Create" to register your new free domain.

The whole registration process takes less than two minutes, and your domain becomes active immediately.

Transferring DNS Management to CloudFlare

Now comes the interesting part—moving your DNS management to CloudFlare for better speed and additional features.

Log into your CloudFlare dashboard and add your newly created ClouDNS domain. When prompted to select a plan, choose the Free option and continue through the setup.

CloudFlare will scan your domain and may suggest some DNS records. Don't worry about these for now—we'll configure everything properly in the next step.

Configuring the Nameservers

Here's where everything connects. You need to update the nameserver records at ClouDNS to point to CloudFlare's nameservers.

Go back to your ClouDNS dashboard and find your domain in the DNS settings section. Click on the domain name to open its configuration panel.

Important: Delete all existing DNS records that ClouDNS automatically created. We're starting fresh with CloudFlare's nameservers.

Now add two new NS records with these values:

• First NS record: frank.ns.cloudflare.com

• Second NS record: miki.ns.cloudflare.com

Make sure you save the changes by clicking the update button at the top of the page.

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Waiting for DNS Propagation

After saving your nameserver changes, CloudFlare needs time to verify and activate your domain. This process typically takes about 10 minutes, though it can occasionally take up to 24 hours depending on DNS propagation speeds.

You can check the status in your CloudFlare dashboard. Once the domain shows as "Active," you're all set. CloudFlare now manages all DNS records for your free ClouDNS domain, and you can add A records, CNAME records, or any other DNS entries through CloudFlare's interface.

What You Can Do Next

With your free domain now hosted on CloudFlare, you've got access to CloudFlare's CDN, SSL certificates, DDoS protection, and analytics—all on the free tier. This setup works great for personal projects, portfolio sites, development environments, or learning how DNS management works.

You can point your domain to a web host, set up email forwarding, or use it for any other purpose that requires a domain name. The combination of ClouDNS's free domain service and CloudFlare's powerful infrastructure gives you a surprisingly capable setup without any recurring costs.