How to Get Free Domain and point to Github Pages using Cloudflare
Freenom is domain register that provide unlimited free domains that last for one year. The only limit is that you can only get domains ending in .tk
, .ml
, .ga
, .cf
, or .gq
.
Step 1 : Go to https://www.freenom.com
Step 2 : Check Availability
Step 3 :if the domain name is available click Get it now! and the Checkout
Step 4 : Set the period to 12 months the click Continue
Step 5:check I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions. Then click Complete Order
Now we have Done the Domain Purchasing Part Lets move to Cloudflare Part
Add Your Domain to Cloudflare
Step 1 :Go to https://www.cloudflare.com create account
Step 2: Click Add a site in Account Dashboard and Put Your Domain.
Step 3: Select Free palan and Continue
Step 4: wait till the cloudflare checking the exsiting DNS record and click Continue.
Step 5: Cloudflare will give you two nameservers that you need to set in Freenom.
Step 6:Go back to Freenom Click Service > My Domains
Step 7: Select Your Domain and Click ManageDomain
Step 8:Click Management Tools > nameservers
Step 9 : select “use custom nameservers”
Step 10 :add the cloudflare nameservers to custom name servers
Add Custom Domain to Githubpages
In previous story i created about how to create github page as website: click here
i assume that already have github page
go to github and select the repo you want to add custom domain
and select settings
and scroll to bottom you will see section “custom domain”
add your domain and save
Now all are Set It will take a while, so please be patient.
After Done You can enter your Domain name on browser and check
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