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Cloudflare domain name server is not 1.1.1.1

The Cloudflare domain name server is the assigned hostname pair, not 1.1.1.1. Copy both names at the registrar, then prove the zone is Active with dig NS.

Build AlongCloudflareDNSDomainsDevOpsDeveloper Tools1 min read · Aug 25, 2026

The Self-Hosted Developer Stack: Cancel Everything, Own Everything

Self-hosted developer tools in 2026 replace $200+/month in SaaS with a single $20/month VPS. After migrating 8 services off managed platforms, here is every tool, the migration difficulty, and what to skip.

Worth UsingDeveloper ToolsSelf-HostingLinuxDockerProductivityDevOps1 min read · Apr 11, 2026