How to Install Cloudflare Extension on Plesk
This guide will help you install and enable the Cloudflare extension in Plesk for improved performance and security.
1. Log in to Plesk
Go to:
https://your-server-ip:8443
Log in using your Plesk admin credentials.
2. Open the Extension Catalog
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In the left sidebar, click Extensions
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Then click Extension Catalog (usually found at the top right)
3. Search for “Cloudflare”
In the search box, type:
Cloudflare
Look for ServerShield by Cloudflare or similar. This is the official Cloudflare integration for Plesk.
4. Click Install
Click the Install button next to the extension.
Wait for the process to complete (it usually takes a few seconds).
5. Connect Your Cloudflare Account
Once installed:
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Go back to Extensions > My Extensions
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Open the Cloudflare extension
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Enter your Cloudflare account email and API key
→ You can get your API key from your Cloudflare dashboard under Profile > API Tokens
6. Enable Cloudflare for Your Domain
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Go to Websites & Domains
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Select your domain
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Click the new Cloudflare icon under domain tools
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Click Enable or Activate
Done!
Cloudflare will now protect your site with:
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CDN and caching
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SSL (optional)
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DDoS mitigation
