Issue SSL in docstoc without a Cloudflare proxy
You can keep Cloudflare for DNS. You do not have to proxy to get a cert from us.
Why there’s no “Connect your account” button
You cannot “import” a live certificate private key into docstoc — and you should not email one to anyone. Issue a fresh Let’s Encrypt certificate on the same hostname, then retire the old renewal path.
Exporting from Cloudflare
- 1Decide whether the hostname must stay proxied.
- 2Add the hostname in docstoc.
- 3Create the TXT at whatever DNS you use (including Cloudflare DNS-only).
- 4Do not disable Cloudflare proxy until you know you want to — this is optional.
Once you have the files
Add the domain in docstoc, publish the DNS TXT record we show you, wait for issuance, leave the TXT in place for renewals, then cancel the old vendor so you are not billed twice.
Just doing this once?
One hostname on Pro.
Making it the new default?
Business covers more domains, still with no separate per-certificate SSL fee.
Where your files end up
Your website host and DNS provider stay where they are. docstoc is not a CDN or nameserver — only ACME issuance and renewal.
Why teams switch from Cloudflare →
Importing from somewhere else? ZeroSSL · Let's Encrypt · DigiCert · Sectigo