How to Connect a Domain to Your Local Apache Server via Cloudflare Tunnel
Learn how to connect your domain to your local Apache server on Linux using Cloudflare Tunnel. This allows secure external access while keeping your server on plain HTTP.
For a production-ready setup, you can create a persistent Cloudflare Tunnel that connects your local Apache server to a real domain or subdomain. This requires authenticating with Cloudflare and creating a named tunnel.
Next, configure the tunnel to forward traffic from your chosen domain to your local Apache on port 80. Your site becomes accessible via HTTPS through Cloudflare while the server itself remains on plain HTTP, making it ideal for public or remote access.
This guide explains how to install Cloudflare Tunnel on Linux and link it to your Apache HTTP server, allowing secure Cloudflare access without enabling HTTPS locally.
Keep your Apache web server private while Cloudflare handles all external HTTPS traffic.
With Cloudflare Tunnel, your site stays protected even without public ports or SSL setup.
Linux users can easily deploy secure tunnels with just a few terminal commands.
Enjoy a simple and safe way to expose localhost Apache to the web using Cloudflare.
1. Installing Cloudflared
How to Install Cloudflared on Linux
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