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Can I use Cloudflare DNS with a server located outside of the Cloudflare network?
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Yes, you can. Cloudflare acts as a DNS intermediary. Your website's traffic is routed through Cloudflare's servers, which then forward requests to your server. This allows you to use Cloudflare's benefits (like performance and security) without requiring your server to be located within Cloudflare's network. You'll need to configure your server to properly handle requests coming from Cloudflare's IP addresses.