CloudPortal · Domains & DNS
Find the right DNS record, even across dozens of domains
CloudPortal searches every zone in your organization at once, shows who changed a record and when, and handles redirects without jumping between accounts.
- Search for a record across all zones and see where it is missing
- See who changed what, when and with what result
- Manage 301 redirects and test them before they go live
The more domains you have, the harder DNS is to keep track of
Many companies have collected domains for brands, campaigns and old websites. The records sit with different providers, and when something needs to change, nobody quite knows where the record lives or who changed it last.
CloudPortal brings your organization's zones into one view. You can let CloudPortal's name servers host the zones, or connect your own Cloudflare account and work with the zones there.
What it looks like
Example: the website moves to a new server
The web manager is moving www.example.com to a new server and wants an old campaign domain to lead to the right page at the same time.
- 1
Change the record
The CNAME record for www is pointed at the new server. The change is saved with the value before and after.
- 2
Redirect the old domain
A redirect sends the old domain on to www.example.com with a 301, which is permanent. Test an address shows where a specific path ends up.
- 3
See what happened
Recent changes shows who made the change, when and with what result. Each record also has its own history.
What's included
Two ways to host zones
Zones on CloudPortal's name servers or zones in your organization's own Cloudflare account. Both appear in the same portal.
Search records
Find a record across every zone at once, such as domains missing SPF or still pointing at an old server.
Recent changes
Who, what and result for every change, with before and after for each field. Filter by period up to a year back.
Redirects
Forward entire domains or create your own rules. 301 and 308 are permanent, 302 and 307 temporary.
Bulk import
Bring in many redirects at once by importing a CSV file.
Roles and logs
Decide who may create zones and change records, and follow up in your organization's log.
What you need
What you need depends on where your zones are hosted.
- Zones on CloudPortal's name servers
- The domain is pointed to CloudPortal's name servers at your domain registrar. The switch can take up to 24 hours to take effect.
- Your own Cloudflare account
- Your organization connects its Cloudflare account in the portal. The connection is made by someone with the Manage the Cloudflare connection permission.
- Redirects
- Redirects are available for zones on CloudPortal's name servers. The portal creates and locks the DNS records they need.
- Permissions
- Who may create zones and change records is controlled by roles and permissions in your organization.
Frequently asked questions
Do we have to move our domains?
No. You can let CloudPortal's name servers host the zones, or connect your own Cloudflare account and keep the zones there. The domain registration can stay with your current registrar.
How do we set up a 301 redirect for an old domain?
Add a redirect of the Forward domain type and choose 301. The portal creates the DNS records needed and publishes the rule. Test an address shows where a path ends up. Redirects require the zone to be on CloudPortal's name servers.
Can we see who changed a DNS record?
Yes. Recent changes shows who made each change, when, what changed and the result. The change may have been made by a person, an API key or the system itself.
Does it work when we have a lot of domains?
Yes, that is exactly what CloudPortal is built for. Search records looks through every zone in your organization at once and shows both where a record exists and where it is missing.
Which record types are supported?
CloudPortal DNS handles A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, CAA, TLSA and NS, among others. Cloudflare DNS also offers types such as PTR, HTTPS and SVCB, and you choose whether a record goes through the Cloudflare proxy.
See your domains in one place
We'll show how search, change history and redirects work with zones like yours.