CloudFlare - Free Reverse Proxy, Firewall, and Global CDN

CloudFlare is a FREE reverse proxy, firewall, and global content delivery network and can be implemented without installing any server software or hardware.

On average, CloudFlare-powered websites load 30% faster, use 60% less bandwidth, and process 65% fewer requests. CloudFlare-powered websites are protected from many forms of malicious activity including: comment spam, email harvesting, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and DDoS (denial of service) attacks.

That sounds fine and dandy, but can I see the performance of CloudFlare-enabled site?

Sure, visit my site: Brian Stevenson.

What does this module do?

1. Corrects $_SERVER["REMOTE_ADDR"] so it contains the IP address of your visitor, not CloudFlare's reverse proxy server.
2. Integrates with CloudFlare's Threat API so you can ban and whitelist IP addresses from the Drupal Comment administration screen.
3. Integrates with CloudFlare's Spam API.
4. Integrates with CloudFlare’s Client Interface API (planned).

How do I get started with CloudFlare?

1. Visit http://www.cloudflare.com to sign up for a free account.
2. Follow their 5-minute configuration wizard.

Installation Instructions:

1. Install and Enable this module.
2. Add one line of code at the end of your settings.php file:
3. $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'] = $_SERVER["HTTP_CF_CONNECTING_IP"] ? $_SERVER["HTTP_CF_CONNECTING_IP"] : $_SERVER["REMOTE_ADDR"];
4. Save your email address and CloudFlare API key to the CloudFlare administration screen on your Drupal web site (admin/settings/cloudflare).

How do I use this module?:

Presently you can submit Spam reports & ban/whitelist IP addresses from the Comment Administration section (/admin/content/comment). Look for the "Update Options" drop down listbox and choose one of the available CloudFlare Actions.

About the maintainer

This module was sponsored by yadaDROP LLC, a Drupal Development company.

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