Articles - Cloudflare & External DNS

Cloudflare Error 1020 (Access denied): why it happens and how to fix it

Error 1020 is a Cloudflare firewall/WAF block. Learn how to locate the Ray ID in Security Events and adjust rules safely.
Cloudflare 525/526 errors: fix SSL handshake and origin certificate (GARMTECH Hosting)

Resolve Cloudflare Error 525 or 526 by installing a valid SSL certificate in Plesk, choosing the correct Cloudflare SSL mode, and testing with DNS-only.
Cloudflare 521/522/523 errors: fix connection to GARMTECH hosting (origin unreachable)

If your domain uses Cloudflare and you see 521/522/523 errors, Cloudflare cannot reach your GARMTECH hosting. Follow this checklist to fix DNS, SSL/TLS mode and security blocks.
Cloudflare with GARMTECH hosting: DNS and SSL settings

Recommended Cloudflare setup for a website hosted on GARMTECH: DNS records, proxy mode, and SSL/TLS settings to avoid redirect loops.

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