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Frequently Asked Questions • Cloudflare

What does the cloud next to a DNS entry mean?

The cloud next to a DNS entry indicates the status of the CloudFlare service: active (colored) or inactive (gray), signaling the use of CloudFlare services.

Views 972Updated 7 aniPublished on 25/03/2019by Alexandru J.

This icon indicates the status of the CloudFlare service on entry, more precisely whether it is using CloudFlare services or not.
If it is colored, the services are active, while the gray symbol indicates inactive.

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