GoHighLevel Domain Transfer Guide

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GoHighLevel Domain Transfer Guide to Cloudflare

If you manage client work in platforms like ClickUp and host funnels in GoHighLevel, you may eventually need to transfer a domain out of GoHighLevel into Cloudflare for advanced DNS control, security, or performance. This step-by-step guide walks you through the complete transfer process while keeping your sites and funnels online.

The process described here is based on the official documentation and focuses on moving DNS management from GoHighLevel to Cloudflare without losing traffic or breaking existing pages.

Before You Transfer from GoHighLevel

Transferring a domain away from GoHighLevel into Cloudflare mainly means moving DNS and name server control. The registrar may or may not change, but your DNS records definitely will. To avoid downtime, prepare the following before making any changes.

Checklist Before Leaving GoHighLevel DNS

  • Confirm you have full access to your Cloudflare account.
  • Verify the domain is currently connected and working in GoHighLevel.
  • Gather all DNS records that GoHighLevel is using:
  • A and AAAA records
  • CNAME records
  • TXT records (for email, SPF, DKIM, verification, etc.)
  • MX records for email routing

Taking a screenshot or export of the existing DNS settings in GoHighLevel is highly recommended so you can recreate them quickly inside Cloudflare.

Step 1: Review Current Domain Setup in GoHighLevel

Your first task is to confirm exactly how your domain is configured inside GoHighLevel. This ensures you know which records must be duplicated in Cloudflare.

  1. Log in to your GoHighLevel account.

  2. Navigate to the domain settings area where your active domains are listed.

  3. Locate the domain you plan to transfer out.

  4. Open the DNS or domain details to see all existing records and connection status.

If any funnels, websites, or tracking links depend on this domain, note them so you can test them after you complete the transfer.

Step 2: Create the Domain in Cloudflare

Now you will set up the domain in Cloudflare so that it is ready to receive traffic once the name servers are changed away from GoHighLevel.

  1. Sign in to your Cloudflare dashboard.

  2. Click the option to add a new site (domain).

  3. Enter the exact domain name that is currently configured in GoHighLevel.

  4. Select your desired Cloudflare plan (Free is usually sufficient for DNS management).

  5. Allow Cloudflare to scan for existing DNS records. Review the results carefully.

Cloudflare may automatically import some records, but you must compare them with the settings that were in GoHighLevel to make sure nothing is missing.

Step 3: Copy DNS Records from GoHighLevel to Cloudflare

Accurate DNS replication is the most important part of transferring away from GoHighLevel. Any missing or incorrect entry can cause downtime or email failures.

How to Match GoHighLevel DNS in Cloudflare

  1. In one browser tab, keep your GoHighLevel DNS or domain settings page open.

  2. In another tab, open the DNS settings for the same domain in Cloudflare.

  3. For each record in GoHighLevel, create a matching record in Cloudflare:

    • Use the same type (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.).
    • Copy the host or name value exactly.
    • Copy the target or content value.
    • Keep the same TTL where possible, or use Automatic.

  4. Check any records related to email (MX and TXT) with extra care, as these are critical for deliverability.

When the DNS records in Cloudflare accurately match those previously managed by GoHighLevel, you are ready to update the name servers.

Step 4: Change Name Servers from GoHighLevel to Cloudflare

The next step is to point your domain’s name servers to Cloudflare. This tells the internet to use Cloudflare for DNS instead of GoHighLevel.

Get Cloudflare Name Servers

  1. In your Cloudflare dashboard, go to the domain you added.

  2. Open the Overview or DNS section where Cloudflare displays the assigned name servers.

  3. Copy the two Cloudflare name server addresses exactly as shown.

Update Name Servers at the Domain Registrar

Where you make this change depends on who is the actual registrar. The source documentation assumes that the domain is registered outside of GoHighLevel and only connected there via DNS. If your registrar is a third party, follow these general steps:

  1. Log in to your domain registrar (for example, GoDaddy, Namecheap, or another provider).

  2. Find the domain management or name server settings for your domain.

  3. Replace the current name servers (which may have been used when connecting to GoHighLevel) with the two Cloudflare name servers you copied.

  4. Save or confirm the changes.

If your domain was originally registered and fully managed elsewhere but simply pointed into GoHighLevel, you are not transferring registration, only DNS control. The name server change is sufficient to complete this move.

Step 5: Wait for DNS Propagation After Leaving GoHighLevel

Whenever you move DNS from GoHighLevel to Cloudflare, the internet needs time to recognize the new name servers. This is called DNS propagation.

  • Typical propagation time: a few minutes up to 24–48 hours.
  • During this time, some visitors may still be routed via the old DNS while others use Cloudflare.

Do not delete the domain configuration from GoHighLevel until you have confirmed that Cloudflare is answering all DNS queries correctly.

How to Check DNS Status

  • Use the Cloudflare dashboard to confirm the domain shows as Active.

  • Test your website or funnel URLs that were previously connected in GoHighLevel.

  • Use external DNS lookup tools to check that name servers now show the Cloudflare pair.

Once propagation is complete and everything is loading as expected, you can safely remove or disable the older domain connection in GoHighLevel if desired.

Step 6: Verify Funnels and Email After GoHighLevel DNS Transfer

After DNS has fully moved from GoHighLevel to Cloudflare, verify that all dependent services still work.

  • Websites and funnels: Confirm that all landing pages, forms, and checkout pages load correctly from their new DNS path.
  • Tracking and redirects: Make sure any custom tracking or redirect settings still resolve as expected.
  • Email: Test sending and receiving mail on addresses that use this domain to ensure MX and TXT records are functioning.

If you find any broken paths, compare the DNS records in Cloudflare again to what was previously used in GoHighLevel and correct any differences.

Best Practices When Moving Domains from GoHighLevel

To minimize risk when moving DNS control away from GoHighLevel, keep these best practices in mind.

  • Change DNS during low-traffic hours: Schedule your GoHighLevel domain transfer during times when few leads or customers are on your funnels.
  • Keep a backup: Store a copy of your old DNS settings from GoHighLevel in a secure place.
  • Document the new setup: Record all Cloudflare entries for future reference and troubleshooting.
  • Monitor analytics: Watch your analytics and form submissions closely after the change to be sure nothing has dropped unexpectedly.

Additional Resources Beyond GoHighLevel

If you want implementation support or broader digital strategy around domains, funnels, and marketing automation, you can learn more at Consultevo, a consultancy focused on high-performance marketing stacks.

For the original platform-specific instructions related to transferring a domain into Cloudflare from GoHighLevel, review the official documentation here: GoHighLevel to Cloudflare transfer guide.

Following the steps in this article will help you smoothly move DNS control away from GoHighLevel and into Cloudflare while keeping your sites, funnels, and email services online with minimal interruption.

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