The Always Online feature in Cloudflare ensures that your visitors see a cached version of your website if the origin server goes offline. You can manage this feature directly from cPanel if Cloudflare integration is enabled. Here’s how to enable or disable it.
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Open your web browser and go to your cPanel login page (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com:2083). - Enter your username and password, then click Log in.
Step 2: Access the Cloudflare Tool
- In the Domains section, find the Cloudflare option.
- Click on Cloudflare to open its management interface.
Step 3: Select Your Domain
- In the Cloudflare dashboard within cPanel, locate the domain for which you want to manage the Always Online feature.
- Click on the domain name to access its specific settings.
Step 4: Enable or Disable Always Online
- Look for the Always Online setting in the Cloudflare management interface.
- You should see a toggle or checkbox to enable or disable the feature:
- To Enable Always Online: Turn the toggle on or check the box.
- To Disable Always Online: Turn the toggle off or uncheck the box.
- Save your changes if prompted.
Step 5: Verify Changes
- After enabling or disabling the feature, test your website:
- If Always Online is enabled, simulate a server outage and check if Cloudflare serves a cached version of your site.
- If Always Online is disabled, ensure the feature is no longer active by testing behavior during server downtime.
Tips for Managing Always Online
- Cache Updates: Ensure your site’s cache is regularly updated if Always Online is enabled, so visitors see the most recent version of your site during outages.
- Compatibility: This feature works best with static content; dynamic features like forms or user authentication may not function correctly in offline mode.
- Advanced Management: For more granular control of Cloudflare settings, consider managing Always Online directly from your Cloudflare dashboard instead of cPanel.
By enabling or disabling Always Online via cPanel, you can control how your site handles server outages and ensure a better experience for your visitors.
