The Challenge Passage time in Cloudflare determines how long a visitor is allowed to access your site without being re-challenged after successfully passing a CAPTCHA or JavaScript challenge. Adjusting this setting helps control the frequency of challenges for returning visitors. If your hosting provider integrates Cloudflare in cPanel, you can modify this setting directly.
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Open your 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
- Scroll to the Domains section in the cPanel dashboard.
- Click on the Cloudflare option to access the Cloudflare management interface.
Step 3: Select Your Domain
- In the Cloudflare management interface, locate the domain for which you want to change the Challenge Passage time.
- Click on the domain name or its settings.
Step 4: Adjust the Challenge Passage Time
- Look for the Challenge Passage or Security Settings section within the Cloudflare settings.
- If available, locate the option to modify the Challenge Passage time.
- Typical time options include settings such as 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, etc.
- Choose the desired duration:
- Shorter Times (e.g., 5–15 minutes): Better for high-security needs but may inconvenience returning visitors.
- Longer Times (e.g., 2–4 hours): Offers a smoother experience for repeat visitors while still maintaining security.
- Save or apply your changes.
Step 5: Verify Changes
- After updating the setting, test your website to ensure visitors are receiving challenges as intended.
- Monitor your website traffic to ensure the change balances security and user convenience effectively.
Tips for Adjusting Challenge Passage Time
- Consider Your Audience: If you have frequent visitors (e.g., blog readers), a longer passage time may reduce frustration.
- Respond to Threats: During periods of high traffic or attacks, consider shortening the passage time to tighten security temporarily.
- Monitor Cloudflare Analytics: Use Cloudflare’s built-in analytics to evaluate the impact of your changes on traffic and challenges.
Note:
Not all cPanel integrations provide access to advanced Cloudflare settings like the Challenge Passage time. If this option is unavailable in cPanel:
- Log in directly to your Cloudflare account at Cloudflare.
- Navigate to Security > Settings and adjust the Challenge Passage time there.
By configuring the Challenge Passage time via cPanel or directly in Cloudflare, you can optimize your site's balance between security and user experience.
