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Cloudflare Tunnel

Publish one app to the internet at a real hostname through a dedicated, outbound-only Cloudflare Tunnel. No firewall port is opened, ports 80/443 stay free, and your existing reverse proxy is untouched — traffic reaches your container by leaving the server, so your origin IP never appears in public DNS.

Cloudflare Tunnel screenshot in Server Compass

How Cloudflare Tunnel Works

No documentation needed. Cloudflare Tunnel guides you through each step visually.

1

Open Domain Settings

Navigate to the Domains & SSL section of your application.

2

Configure Domain

Use Cloudflare Tunnel to set up your domain configuration.

3

Verify & Apply

Server Compass verifies your settings and applies changes automatically.

No GUI Here

The Terminal Way: No Cloudflare Tunnel

Without Cloudflare Tunnel, you're back to the dark ages of server management. Here's what that looks like.

1

SSH into your server

Connect to configure domains.

terminal
ssh root@your-server-ip
2

Install Certbot

Set up Let's Encrypt tooling.

terminal
apt update
apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx
# Or for standalone:
apt install certbot
3

Configure nginx

Set up reverse proxy manually.

terminal
nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/myapp
# server {
#     listen 80;
#     server_name myapp.com www.myapp.com;
#     location / {
#         proxy_pass http://localhost:3000;
#         proxy_http_version 1.1;
#         proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
#         proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
#         proxy_set_header Host $host;
#         proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
#     }
# }

ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/myapp /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
nginx -t
systemctl reload nginx

One syntax error = site down.

4

Generate SSL certificate

Run Certbot and cross your fingers.

terminal
certbot --nginx -d myapp.com -d www.myapp.com
# Answer the interactive prompts
# Wait for DNS verification
# Hope it doesn't fail
5

Set up auto-renewal

Don't forget or your cert expires.

terminal
# Test renewal
certbot renew --dry-run

# Add cron job
crontab -e
# 0 12 * * * /usr/bin/certbot renew --quiet

Forget this step and your site shows security warnings in 90 days.

The Easy Way

Your Time is Worth More

Cloudflare Tunnel in Server Compass does all of this with a single click. No terminal. No memorizing commands. No 3 AM debugging sessions.

  • One-click actions
  • Real-time feedback
  • Automatic backups
  • Zero CLI knowledge required
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Capabilities

Cloudflare Tunnel Features

Everything you need for domains & ssl in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.

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Publish one app to the internet at a real hostname through a dedicated, outbound-only Cloudflare Tunnel
No firewall port is opened, ports 80/443 stay free, and your existing reverse proxy is untouched — traffic reaches your container by leaving the server, so your origin IP never appears in public DNS
Integrated with Server Compass's Domains & SSL suite
Integrated with Server Compass's Domains & SSL suite

The Power of Cloudflare Tunnel

Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Cloudflare Tunnel makes professional-grade domains & ssl accessible to everyone.

Automatic HTTPS

Cloudflare Tunnel handles SSL certificate provisioning and renewal automatically via Let's Encrypt.

Instant Propagation

Cloudflare Tunnel verifies DNS settings and configures routing instantly once records are pointing correctly.

Certificate Monitoring

Cloudflare Tunnel tracks certificate expiry and health so you never face an unexpected SSL error.

Zero Downtime Changes

Cloudflare Tunnel applies domain configuration changes without interrupting live traffic.

Cloudflare Tunnel: Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cloudflare Tunnel in Server Compass

How do I access Cloudflare Tunnel in Server Compass?

Cloudflare Tunnel is available in the Domains & SSL section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to Domains & SSL, and you'll find Cloudflare Tunnel ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.

Does Cloudflare Tunnel require any server-side installation?

No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Cloudflare Tunnel works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).

Is Cloudflare Tunnel included in all Server Compass plans?

Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Cloudflare Tunnel, is included with the one-time $29 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 122+ features for all your servers.

Can I use Cloudflare Tunnel with any VPS provider?

Cloudflare Tunnel works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.

What makes Cloudflare Tunnel different from command-line alternatives?

Cloudflare Tunnel provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.

Try Cloudflare Tunnel Today

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