Methods

Perform DCV

For details on each method available for DCV, refer to the following resources:

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For guidance on when you need to perform DCV, refer to Domain Control Validation.

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Verify DCV status

To verify the DCV status of a certificate, either monitor the certificate's status on the Edge Certificates page or use the Verification Status endpoint.

A status of active means that the certificate has been deployed to Cloudflare’s global network and will be served as soon as HTTP traffic is proxied to Cloudflare.

Update DCV methods

You cannot update the DCV method for an active certificate. To update the DCV method for a subdomain, wait until the DCV expires and then change the DCV method.

[^1]: Meaning that Cloudflare is your Authoritative DNS provider.

[^2]: Meaning that another DNS provider - not Cloudflare - maintains your Authoritative DNS.