Cloudflared

Infrastructure128MB+ RAM

Cloudflare Tunnel client - expose services without opening ports

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Deploy Cloudflared in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Cloudflared

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Cloudflared?

Cloudflared creates secure tunnels from your server to Cloudflare's network, exposing your services to the internet without opening any ports on your firewall. This is the safest way to make self-hosted services publicly accessible — no exposed ports means dramatically reduced attack surface.

Expose services publicly without opening any firewall ports

Free SSL/TLS certificates handled automatically by Cloudflare

DDoS protection included at no extra cost

Access services via custom domains with zero-trust security

No need for a static IP or dynamic DNS setup

Cloudflared vs Alternatives

Cloudflared vs Nginx reverse proxy

Nginx requires open ports and SSL configuration. Cloudflared tunnels through Cloudflare with zero open ports and automatic SSL.

Cloudflared vs Tailscale

Tailscale is for private access. Cloudflared publishes services to the internet through Cloudflare's CDN and DDoS protection.

Cloudflared vs ngrok

ngrok has bandwidth limits and paid plans. Cloudflared is free for unlimited bandwidth with Cloudflare's full CDN.

Why Deploy Cloudflared with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Cloudflared and lets you configure your tunnel token through the GUI. No need to manually edit config files — just paste your token from the Cloudflare dashboard and your services are live.

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After Deployment

After deploying Cloudflared with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Configure tunnel token from Cloudflare dashboard

Map services to public hostnames

Verify tunnel connectivity

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Cloudflared FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Cloudflared

How do I deploy Cloudflared with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Cloudflared from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Cloudflared?

Cloudflared requires a minimum of 128MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Cloudflared data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Cloudflared backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Cloudflared to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Cloudflared image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Cloudflared free to self-host?

Cloudflared is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.