For the last 2 days I read as many topics as I could about hosting and Webflow. They are A LOT!
Unfortunately, I couldn’t answer my question and I wouldn’t dare to risk with some trial-and-error.
The Background Hostgator is our old hosting which we have been using in the past years only for creating subdomains and linking them to Webflow.
Webflow is our preferred websites building tool and we will stick with it
The Question
Is it possible, and how to use only Webflow for managing domains, subdomains and website building, after cancelling the Hostgator subscription?
We would rather invest in Webflow than Hostgator if we could manage all domains and subdomains without HG.
If you don’t need hosting other than Webflow then all you need is DNS management. That can be handled by most registrars that offer DNS management. My preference is Cloudlflare since the renewals are at cost versus a marked up service. I don’t use proxy on Webflow sites.
These are all good guiding points and I searched and found this post which is a starting point.
If you don’t mind asking for my clarity - once I transfer the DNS management from HostGator to Cloudflare, then I would be able to create subdomains without issue and link to Webflow like I did in HostGator. Is that right?
Asking because from what I found CPanel is not installed by default and requires installation.
Subdomains are nothing more than DNS records pointing somewhere. DNS management is a core function of Cloudflare. I suggest you spin up a domain at Cloudflare and see how you would manage it. It’s how I learned the product.
The past few days I have been struggling a bit with Cloudflare and my domain registar. At the end it turned out that Google Apps used GoDaddy at the time when I purchased the domain (2009). I am able to access the DNS records through GSuite Domain Manager and pointed the DNS records to Cloudflare but nothing seems to happen yet (more than 24h).
Cloudflare has been pretty slow for some reason for the last 2 days. I can’t even login. Might be a temporary problem but if it continues for the next 2 days, will have to go with different option.
Do you know another alternative where I would have the option to manage the DNS records and all else necessary for Webflow to function OK?
Cloudflare is rarely down and supports unbelievable amounts of bandwidth. They show some errors today with their admin interface, so that might be what you are experiencing. CF has been close to perfect for my needs.
I am not a fan of handing over traffic data to Google but they do offer Cloud DNS services.
There are a plethora of DNS Registrars that offer DNS management as part of the zone registration service. I am one myself. I don’t provide DNS ala cart, only as a bundled solution. Hopefully, you can find the right provider and resolve your issue soon. Good luck.
