> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://onwhatsapp.gitbook.io/quick-start/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://onwhatsapp.gitbook.io/quick-start/enabling-ssl.md).

# Enabling SSL

We recommend using Cloudflare for easy and FREE SSL certs with a whole lot of added benefits

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No technical knowledge required
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Keeping **security** and **SEO** in mind, here's a quick guide on how to use Cloudflare's **FREE** plan and get up and running in no time!

It's simple, fast and super effective, in fact - we use it for onWhatsApp and many other applications

Let's get started shall we?

* [Sign up](https://dash.cloudflare.com/sign-up) or [Login](https://dash.cloudflare.com/login) to Cloudflare
* Click **+ Add Site** to add your Website/Domain 

![Add website to Cloudflare](https://778314038-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MD-7IS7LJmyjHij60SY%2F-MSgKN_S-5ZcTfH7QikI%2F-MSgNNTn5WLjm__p4aaR%2Fcloudflare-add-site.png?alt=media\&token=5425acea-21b7-411f-868f-c5ec8c01e6e5)

Next, you enter the domain name and click **Add Site**

![Enter your domain (example.com)](https://778314038-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MD-7IS7LJmyjHij60SY%2F-MSgKN_S-5ZcTfH7QikI%2F-MSgNxQPYVgdY6ll6msR%2Fcloudflare-domain.png?alt=media\&token=405254d8-a3aa-4b4b-be1f-3df515389119)

Select the plan that suits your needs and click **Confirm Plan**

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We recommend the Free Plan 👇🏼
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![Select Free (recommended)](https://778314038-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MD-7IS7LJmyjHij60SY%2F-MSgKN_S-5ZcTfH7QikI%2F-MSgOIkpvg5j_if14bIn%2Fcloudflare-plan.png?alt=media\&token=3605fee7-72f2-480b-a2c8-89a83c3946fc)

Check the configuration for your domain and add more DNS records for your domain if necessary. You could add your A record here if you haven't already as mentioned in the [Your own domain guide](/quick-start/your-own-domain.md), then click **Continue**

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**Make sure you change your domain name servers at your registrar to the ones Cloudflare provides you - there's no downtime absolutely! 😇**
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![Add DNS records](https://778314038-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MD-7IS7LJmyjHij60SY%2F-MSgKN_S-5ZcTfH7QikI%2F-MSgP6FcNE7T7obYd832%2Fcloudflare-dns.png?alt=media\&token=63b9b3b6-32f8-4a6f-9228-83dad3d9e6fa)

In the **Overview,** select the SSL/TLS **FLEXIBLE** encryption option

![](https://778314038-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MD-7IS7LJmyjHij60SY%2F-MTASnkbhWh31plNfTo4%2F-MTATMp8iIOKJJ3HS2y8%2FScreenshot%202021-02-10%20at%206.23.42%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=ec1aab87-f200-4da7-b9c9-f8ae584e46d9)

Last but not the least, scroll down and activate **Always use HTTPS**, click **Finish** and you're done!

![Toggle on Always use HTTPS](https://778314038-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MD-7IS7LJmyjHij60SY%2F-MSgKN_S-5ZcTfH7QikI%2F-MSgQzlSUHgk0w2jmoim%2Fcloudflare-https.png?alt=media\&token=7858c8f6-ead9-4397-bbe1-7d2ee6d593bc)

Your domain is now secure and ready! 🥳