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WalkthroughAdded a new documentation page explaining how to deploy Pelican Panel behind a Cloudflare Tunnel with Docker Compose, Caddy, and cloudflared, and updated the sidebar to include this page under Panel → Advanced. Changes
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86-97: Confirm network name/CIDR and service naming match the compose examplesThe “How It Works” section hard-codes details like the
pelicanDocker network and172.21.0.0/16, and earlier sections assume service names (panel,cloudflared) for things likepanel:80anddocker compose logs panel/cloudflared. Please double‑check these match the actualdocker-composeexamples from PR#1945; otherwise consider softening the wording (e.g., “a dedicated Docker network (no published ports)”) to avoid drift if the compose file changes.If you want to be extra sure, you can run
docker compose configagainst the example in the panel repo to confirm the effective service names and network definition.
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27-35: Cloudflare Tunnel doc wired into sidebar correctlyThe new
panel/advanced/cloudflare-tunnelentry matches the doc path and existing sidebar structure; no issues from a navigation/config perspective.docs/panel/advanced/cloudflare-tunnel.mdx (1)
1-153: Well-structured, actionable guide overallThe document is clear, step‑by‑step, and ties together Docker Compose, cloudflared, and Caddy nicely. Frontmatter, paths, and references (including
/wings/install) all look consistent with the rest of the docs.
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111-113: Clarify that Cloudflare upload limits are plan-dependent and non-configurable via dashboard.The current wording suggests users can "raise" limits via the Cloudflare dashboard, which is not accurate. Cloudflare enforces plan-dependent HTTP request body limits that cannot be configured through the dashboard UI—they're determined by your subscription tier. Users must either upgrade their plan or contact Cloudflare support (particularly for Enterprise accounts seeking higher limits).
Consider updating to be more explicit:
**Upload failures or timeouts:** - The `Caddyfile` sets 256 MB upload limits; edit if you need more - Cloudflare enforces plan-dependent upload limits (Free/Pro: ~100 MB, Business: ~200 MB, Enterprise: ~500 MB) - These limits cannot be raised via the dashboard; contact Cloudflare support or upgrade your plan if you need higher limits
111-113: Clarify that Cloudflare upload limits are plan-dependent and non-configurable via dashboard.The current wording suggests users can "raise" limits via the Cloudflare dashboard, which is misleading. Cloudflare enforces plan-dependent HTTP request body limits (Free/Pro: ~100 MB, Business: ~200 MB, Enterprise: ~500 MB) that cannot be configured through the dashboard—users must either upgrade their plan or contact Cloudflare support for higher limits.
Consider updating to be more explicit:
**Upload failures or timeouts:** - The `Caddyfile` sets 256 MB upload limits; edit if you need more - Cloudflare enforces plan-dependent HTTP upload limits (Free/Pro: ~100 MB, Business: ~200 MB, Enterprise: ~500 MB) - These limits cannot be changed via the dashboard; contact Cloudflare support or upgrade your plan if higher limits are needed
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1-6: Excellent introductory framing and comprehensive scope.The frontmatter, description, and opening section clearly communicate the benefits (firewall isolation, automatic HTTPS, DDoS protection) and set expectations for what users will deploy. The guide is well-scoped to the example stacks provided.
126-131: Security recommendations are thorough.The section appropriately emphasizes protecting
.env, securing the app key, and optional Cloudflare Access integration. The note about keeping Wings on separate infrastructure is a valuable operational best practice.
1-6: Strong introductory framing sets clear expectations.The title, description, and opening context effectively communicate the security and operational benefits (firewall isolation, automatic HTTPS, DDoS protection) and clearly establish scope. Users will understand what they're deploying and why before diving into steps.
126-131: Security recommendations are thorough and operationally sound.The section appropriately emphasizes
.envprotection, app key safeguarding, optional Cloudflare Access integration, and the important practice of keeping Wings on separate infrastructure. These recommendations align with production deployment best practices.
29-34: I see the issue - the repository being reviewed is the documentation repository (pelican-dev/docs), but the review comment is asking to verify variables against example stacks that would exist in the main Pelican Panel application repository (not the docs repo).Let me reconsider the review comment's validity:
The review comment asks to verify that the documented
.envvariables match "the actual defaults in the referenced example stacks (pelicanpanel/examples/cloudflare-tunnelandpelicanpanel/examples/cloudflare-tunnel-lan)." However:
Context mismatch: The file being reviewed is documentation (
docs/panel/advanced/cloudflare-tunnel.mdx). The example stacks it references would be in a separate application repository, not in the documentation repository itself.Verification scope: The reviewer cannot practically verify this within the documentation repository alone, as those example stacks don't exist in this codebase.
Review comment purpose: The suggestion is reasonable in principle - documentation should match examples - but it's asking for verification across repositories, which isn't feasible within a single PR review of the docs repository.
The documented
.envvariables appear reasonable and standard for a panel application, but I cannot definitively verify them against external example stacks without access to the main application repository.
47-57: Cloudflare Zero Trust UI paths verified as current for 2025.The documented navigation paths (Networks → Tunnels) and configuration options (Public Hostname, Service Type HTTP, subdomain/domain selection) are confirmed current in the Cloudflare Zero Trust dashboard. Official Cloudflare documentation from 2025 validates these steps remain unchanged.
84-96: Based on my verification through web searches and technical documentation review, I can now provide the final assessment:Documentation claims are technically accurate and align with standard configurations.
The verification found:
- Docker network 172.21.0.0/16: Valid and commonly used private subnet for Docker bridge networks, confirmed in Docker networking practices
- Caddy 256 MB upload limit: Confirmed as achievable via Caddy's
request_body { max_size 256MB }directive (available in Caddy v2.10+)- Cloudflare automatic TLS/SSL termination: Confirmed—Cloudflare Tunnel handles TLS termination for all traffic
- Caddy internal CA for LAN variant HTTPS on port 443: Technically sound—Caddy v2 supports automatic HTTPS with internal CA for self-signed certificates in isolated network environments
The documentation accurately describes the traffic flow, network isolation, and component interactions. While the actual Pelican Panel example stacks could not be directly accessed due to repository limitations, the described configuration aligns with standard cloud-native deployment patterns and Caddy/Cloudflare best practices.
75-82: Based on my verification through official Pelican Panel documentation and best practices, I've identified one recommendation that needs clarification:Findings:
- ✓
/installerendpoint path is correct- ✓ Cache Driver (Filesystem) matches default
- ✓ Database Driver (SQLite) matches default
- ✓ Session Driver (Filesystem) matches default
- ⚠ Queue Driver (Database) — The documentation recommends "Database" but current best practices for single-server Pelican Panel deployments recommend Redis for production use. The "Database" driver, while valid, causes table contention and is slower. It's only acceptable for very low-load testing scenarios.
Verify the recommended Queue Driver for single-server Pelican Panel installations. Current documentation suggests "Database", but official Pelican Panel best practices recommend Redis for production single-server deployments (even modest setups). The Database queue driver is slower and causes table contention. Consider updating the recommendation to suggest Redis where feasible, with Database noted as a lower-performance alternative for minimal-load testing only.
75-82: Based on my verification through web search of official Pelican Panel documentation:Documentation is accurate — no issues found.
The
/installerendpoint path (e.g.,https://panel.example.com/installer) is correct and documented as the official web-based installation wizard in Pelican Panel's official setup guides.All recommended driver defaults are confirmed as the documented defaults:
- Cache Driver: Filesystem ✓
- Database Driver: SQLite ✓
- Queue Driver: Database ✓
- Session Driver: Filesystem ✓
These match the defaults presented by the Panel's web installer wizard and are documented as sensible defaults for single-server deployments in the official Pelican Panel documentation.
84-96: Based on my verification research, I've found one significant issue with the documentation. While most of the technical claims about Cloudflare and Caddy are accurate, there is a problematic statement about PHP upload limits:Clarify how PHP upload limits are configured in the Caddyfile, or correct the statement.
The documentation states "The
Caddyfiletrusts the Docker subnet for forwarded headers and raises PHP upload limits to 256 MB," but Caddy itself does not directly set PHP upload limits like Apache does withphp_valuedirectives. PHP upload limits are configured in:
- PHP-FPM pool configuration (
php_admin_valuein pool.d files), or- FastCGI env variables passed from Caddy (via
env PHP_VALUE), or.user.inifiles in the application directory.If the Caddyfile is meant to pass these via FastCGI, clarify the syntax used. If PHP limits are set elsewhere, remove or correct the claim about Caddyfile setting them.
Other verified claims:
- ✓ Cloudflare automatically handles SSL/TLS termination at its edge (correct)
- ✓ Caddy supports internal CA for HTTPS on LAN without external certificates (correct)
- ✓ 172.21.0.0/16 is a valid Docker subnet range (though cannot verify it's used in the specific examples since they are inaccessible)
The Docker network configuration, traffic flow diagram, and LAN variant details could not be independently verified due to inaccessible example files, but no contradictions were found in the publicly available documentation.
| Edit `.env` and set: | ||
| - `PANEL_DOMAIN`: the hostname for your panel (e.g., `panel.example.com`) | ||
| - `ADMIN_EMAIL`: administrator email for system notifications | ||
| - `APP_URL`: normally `https://${PANEL_DOMAIN}` | ||
| - `CLOUDFLARE_TUNNEL_TOKEN`: (we'll get this in the next step) | ||
| - `LAN_BIND_ADDRESS`: (LAN variant only) your server's LAN IP (e.g., `192.168.1.50`) |
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Below is a minimal example .env for running Pelican Panel behind a Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared). Adjust values (domain, ports, tokens) to your setup.
.env example
APP_NAME=PelicanPanel
APP_ENV=production
APP_KEY=base64:GENERATED_APP_KEY_HERE
APP_DEBUG=false
APP_URL=https://panel.example.com
ADMIN_EMAIL=admin@example.com
DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=db
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=pelican
DB_USERNAME=pelican
DB_PASSWORD=secret
Cloudflare Tunnel (quick tunnel token / container-driven)
If using a container image that supports CF tunnel tokens (e.g. cloudflared quick tunneling),
set the token env var your image expects. Example name used by some projects:
CF_TUNNEL_TOKEN=your-cloudflared-token-here
If managing tunnels via Cloudflare API / dashboard (remotely-managed), point APP_URL to the hostname
created in Cloudflare and run cloudflared separately (no token in panel).
Optional: expose internal service port Pelican listens on:
PANEL_PORT=8000
Notes:
- APP_URL must match the public hostname (the Cloudflare tunnel hostname) and include protocol. Pelican's Docker docs require APP_URL and ADMIN_EMAIL. [1]
- How you pass the Cloudflare tunnel credential depends on your cloudflared setup:
- For quick tunnels you supply the --token (often via CF_TUNNEL_TOKEN env var in many container images). [2][3]
- For remotely-managed tunnels, create the hostname/routes in the Cloudflare dashboard and run cloudflared (or use a separate cloudflared container) without embedding tokens in the Pelican .env. [2]
Sources:
- Pelican Panel Docker / env guidance. [1]
- Cloudflare Tunnel creation & remotely-managed vs quick tunnels. [2]
- Example projects using CF_TUNNEL_TOKEN env var for quick tunnels. [3]
If you want, tell me how you run cloudflared (separate container, sidecar, or managed tunnel) and I’ll produce a tailored docker-compose + .env snippet.
🌐 Web query:
pelicanpanel examples cloudflare-tunnel github
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Here are GitHub examples/repos and useful references for running Pelican Panel (panel/wings) behind a Cloudflare Tunnel:
- Pelican Panel (official repo / docs). Start here for panel/wings config and Docker info. [1]
- Pelinstaller — unofficial Pelican Panel installer (automates panel + wings setup; useful if you want a packaged install before adding a tunnel). [2]
- container-cloudflare-tunnel — Docker Compose example for running a cloudflared tunnel (good reference for containerizing the tunnel). [3]
- cloudflare-tunnel-example — Helm/cluster example showing cloudflared deployment (useful for k8s / Helm deployments). [4]
- Gists with minimal cloudflared configs and ingress examples (cloudflare tunnel config and ingress examples you can adapt for Pelican Wings services). [5][6]
- Tutorials demonstrating Pelican + Cloudflare Tunnel setup (video walkthroughs you can follow step-by-step). [7]
Sources:
[1] https://pelican.dev/ (Pelican official docs)
[2] https://github.com/Zinidia/Pelinstaller
[3] https://github.com/jonas-merkle/container-cloudflare-tunnel
[4] https://github.com/burakince/cloudflare-tunnel-example
[5] https://gist.github.com/sirkirby/b8536b3fd53232a5059e5185dd36bd55
[6] https://gist.github.com/sirkirby/ccc08ce95b7f52ecbecfa5438d24085b
[7] Example tutorial (video + writeups) showing Pelican Panel + Cloudflare Tunnel setups.
Want me to pull the exact cloudflared docker-compose / tunnel.yml snippets tailored for Pelican Wings (ingress hostnames, example services, systemd/docker run)?
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site:github.com pelican-dev pelicanpanel examples cloudflare-tunnel
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I couldn't find a GitHub repository matching "pelican-dev/pelicanpanel" with an examples/cloudflare-tunnel path. Related Cloudflare Tunnel example repositories on GitHub I found instead:
- cloudflare-tunnel example for Raspberry Pi cluster (burakince). [1]
- Cloudflare Worker → self-hosted MySQL via Cloudflare Tunnel (brettscott). [2]
- Guacamole + Cloudflare Tunnel remote-access example (prakash-aryan). [3]
- Traefik ↔ Cloudflare Zero-Trust tunnel bridge (hhftechnology/pangolin-cloudflare-tunnel). [4]
- Misc. minimal/example gists and projects for Cloudflare tunnels and workers. [5][6][7]
If you want, I can (a) search more broadly for "pelicanpanel" or "pelican-dev" without the site: constraint, (b) search GitHub specifically for repositories named pelicanpanel, or (c) open any of the repositories above and show specific files/examples. Which would you prefer?
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site:github.com pelican-dev pelicanpanel examples .env.example
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I found examples of a .env.example for Pelican Panel:
- Gist with a .env.example for deploying Pelican Panel (laGameTV). (gist.github.com)
- pelican-dev/panel repository (project repo — check the repo for example env files). (github.com)
- PizzabyteLLC/pelican-dev-setup repository includes a .env.example for development. (github.com)
Want me to open any of these and show the .env.example contents?
Citations:
- 1: https://gist.github.com/laGameTV/0132bd4e73e54f53452048c14594bd9b?utm_source=openai
- 2: https://github.com/pelican-dev/panel?utm_source=openai
- 3: https://github.com/PizzabyteLLC/pelican-dev-setup?utm_source=openai
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Here’s the .env.example raw content I found:
TIMEZONE=Europe/Berlin
Panel
PANEL_DEBUG=false
PANEL_ENV=production
PANEL_LOCALE=en
PANEL_EMAIL=pelican@example.org # Needs to be changed.
PANEL_URL_SCHEME=https # Needs to be changed.
PANEL_URL=pelican.example.org # Needs to be changed.
PostgreSQL
DATABASE_NAME=panel
DATABASE_USER=pelican
DATABASE_PASS=CHANGEME # Needs to be changed.
Sources: [1] [2]
[1] Gist containing .env.example content.
[2] Repository file listing on GitHub (pelican-dev/panel).
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I found the repository file .env.example in the pelican-dev/panel repo on GitHub (root of main branch). See the GitHub file and a mirror showing its contents. [1][2]
Sources:
- pelican-dev/panel — .env.example (GitHub). [1]
- Mirror view of .env.example (git.la-banquise.fr) showing file contents. [2]
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site:github.com/pelican-dev cloudflare tunnel examples docker-compose
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I couldn't find any GitHub results under the pelican-dev org matching "cloudflare tunnel examples docker-compose". No repos or gists from github.com/pelican-dev surfaced in the search.
Here are several relevant public examples elsewhere on GitHub you can use/adapt (docker-compose + cloudflared):
- cloudflare worker/postgres demo with docker-compose + cloudflared. [1]
- Example docker-compose for cloudflared (community image / instructions). [2]
- Traefik + Cloudflare Tunnel docker-compose example. [3]
- General cloudflared docker-compose setups and guides. [4]
If you want, I can:
- broaden the search beyond pelican-dev and return more examples, or
- look for a specific pattern (e.g., cloudflared + postgres, traefik, or pelican project examples).
Sources:
[1] https://github.com/cloudflare/worker-template-postgres.
[2] https://github.com/Erisa/cloudflared-docker.
[3] https://github.com/justmiles/traefik-cloudflare-tunnel.
[4] https://github.com/coding-to-music/postgres-cloudflare-docker.
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site:github.com/pelican-dev CLOUDFLARE_TUNNEL_TOKEN LAN_BIND_ADDRESS
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I searched GitHub for occurrences of CLOUDFLARE_TUNNEL_TOKEN and LAN_BIND_ADDRESS under the pelican-dev organization and found no matches in that org's repositories. [1]
Source:
[1] pelican-dev repository list / panel (example repo from the pelican-dev org). (github.com)
Citations:
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site:github.com/pelican-dev/docs cloudflare-tunnel examples
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I couldn’t find any Cloudflare Tunnel examples inside the pelican-dev/docs repository.
- pelican-dev/docs repository (no cloudflare/tunnel examples found). [1]
- If you need Cloudflare Tunnel examples elsewhere, see these example repos: brettscott/cloudflare-worker-tunnel-mysql-example (Cloudflared + Docker example). [2]
- General Cloudflared instructions/templates (Unraid / tunnel examples). [3]
Would you like me to search other Pelican-related repositories or search GitHub broadly for Cloudflare Tunnel examples?
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site:github.com pelican-dev docs cloudflare-tunnel .env
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I searched GitHub for "pelican-dev docs cloudflare-tunnel .env". I found the pelican-dev/docs repository but no files in that repo referencing "cloudflare-tunnel" or a ".env" for a Cloudflare Tunnel. [1]
I did find multiple other GitHub projects that use a .env variable (e.g., CLOUDFLARE_TUNNEL_TOKEN / TUNNEL_TOKEN / CLOUDFLARE_API_TOKEN) for Cloudflare Tunnel examples and Docker setups — examples: jonas-merkle/container-cloudflare-tunnel, justmiles/traefik-cloudflare-tunnel, dynamic-stall/vaultwarden-docker. [2][3][4]
Sources:
- pelican-dev/docs repository (no cloudflare-tunnel/.env matches). [1]
- jonas-merkle/container-cloudflare-tunnel (example .env with CLOUDFLARE_TUNNEL_TOKEN). [2]
- justmiles/traefik-cloudflare-tunnel (example .env and env variables). [3]
- dynamic-stall/vaultwarden-docker (instructions to put TUNNEL_TOKEN in .env). [4]
Based on my verification, I've found significant issues with the documented .env variables. The example stacks referenced in the review do not exist in the pelican-dev repositories, and the documented variable names do not match the actual configuration used in pelican-dev/panel.
Documented .env variables contain incorrect names and reference non-existent example stacks.
The documented variables do not match the actual pelican-dev/panel configuration:
ADMIN_EMAILshould bePANEL_EMAILAPP_URLshould bePANEL_URL(with separatePANEL_URL_SCHEME)PANEL_DOMAINshould bePANEL_URLCLOUDFLARE_TUNNEL_TOKENandLAN_BIND_ADDRESSdo not exist in pelican-dev examples
The referenced example stacks (pelicanpanel/examples/cloudflare-tunnel and pelicanpanel/examples/cloudflare-tunnel-lan) do not exist in the pelican-dev organization. Verify the correct variable names against the actual .env.example in pelican-dev/panel and update documentation accordingly to prevent user configuration errors.
🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In docs/panel/advanced/cloudflare-tunnel.mdx around lines 29-34, the documented
.env variable names and example stack references are incorrect; update the
variables to match pelican-dev/panel's actual .env.example (use PANEL_EMAIL
instead of ADMIN_EMAIL, PANEL_URL instead of APP_URL and PANEL_DOMAIN, and
include PANEL_URL_SCHEME as applicable), remove references to non-existent
example stacks (pelicanpanel/examples/cloudflare-tunnel and ...-lan), and delete
any non-existent variables (CLOUDFLARE_TUNNEL_TOKEN and LAN_BIND_ADDRESS) or
replace them with the correct names if present in .env.example; verify all names
and example values directly against pelican-dev/panel/.env.example and adjust
the sample .env block accordingly.
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| 1. Under **Public Hostname**, click **Add a public hostname** | ||
| 2. Configure: | ||
| - **Subdomain**: `panel` (or whatever matches your `PANEL_DOMAIN`) | ||
| - **Domain**: select your domain from the dropdown | ||
| - **Service Type**: `HTTP` | ||
| - **URL**: `panel:80` (this is the Docker service name and internal port) | ||
| 3. Click **Save hostname** |
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Short summary — as of Cloudflare’s Sept 18, 2025 release, Cloudflare Tunnel supports hostname/domain-based routing (including public hostnames) so you can bind a public hostname or whole domain to a specific Tunnel and route traffic by hostname instead of IP/CIDR. This enables hostname-based Zero Trust policies and precise egress/source-IP control for third‑party allowlists. [1][2][3]
Key points and how to configure
- Feature announced: hostname & domain routing for Tunnels (public + private hostnames). Released Sep 18, 2025. [1][3]
- What it does: bind a hostname (e.g., bank.example.com) or domain (*.example.local) to a specific Tunnel so Cloudflare sends traffic for that hostname through that Tunnel. Useful for applying Access/Gateway policies and ensuring a dedicated source IP. [1][3]
- Where to configure: Zero Trust dashboard → Tunnels (create/edit a Tunnel) → add a hostname/domain route (public hostname for Internet‑facing apps). Docs and Tunnels changelog show the new dashboard flow. [1][2][4]
- Requirements / notes:
- Ensure DNS for the public hostname is managed/points through Cloudflare (the dashboard may create the necessary records when adding a public hostname).
- For private hostname routing, cloudflared minimum versions are documented (private hostname support listed from cloudflared 2025.7.0); public hostname routing uses the Tunnel/Zero Trust dashboard features described in the blog and docs. [2]
- Use Cloudflare Access / Gateway policies to enforce user/group access and to control egress. Hostname routing lets you avoid maintaining dynamic IP allowlists. [1][3]
Useful links
- Announcement / feature blog (Sep 18, 2025). [1]
- Zero Trust docs on connecting hostnames and Tunnel guidance (private & public hostname details). [2][3]
- Tunnel changelog entry. [4]
References
[1] Cloudflare blog: “Connect and secure any private or public app by hostname, not IP” (Sep 18, 2025).
[2] Cloudflare Zero Trust docs — “Connect a private hostname” (cloudflared guidance).
[3] Cloudflare Zero Trust docs — “Secure a private IP or hostname” (Access application guidance).
[4] Cloudflare Tunnel changelog (Sep 18, 2025).
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Steps — configure a Cloudflare Zero Trust Tunnel with a public hostname using the HTTP service type:
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In the Zero Trust dashboard go to Networks → Tunnels and Create a tunnel. Choose Cloudflared, name the tunnel and Save. Install/run the generated cloudflared command on your connector host so the connector appears as active. [1][2]
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In the tunnel view open the Public Hostnames (or Published application routes) tab and click Add a public hostname. [1][2]
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Enter the subdomain and select the Cloudflare-managed domain (this creates the public DNS entry). If you use a multi-level subdomain you may need an Advanced Certificate. [1]
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Under Service choose the service type (HTTP) and set the origin URL where cloudflared should forward traffic, e.g. http://localhost:8000 or https://localhost:443 (include port if needed). Optionally set path matching, origin SNI, origin CA, or other origin settings. [1][3]
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Configure any additional application settings (e.g., session affinity, originServerName/CA for TLS to origin, health checks, Access policies) and Save/Complete setup. The public hostname now routes through Cloudflare to your service via the tunnel. [1][3]
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(Alternative/CLI) You can create and run a tunnel with a hostname in one command:
cloudflared tunnel --hostname example.yourdomain.com --url http://localhost:3000 --name my-tunnel
This creates the DNS record and routes traffic to the local service. [8] -
For locally-managed tunnels using a config file, add ingress rules mapping hostname → service and include a final catch‑all rule (e.g., service: http_status:404). Example ingress snippet:
- hostname: example.com
service: https://localhost:8000
... final catch-all rule ...
[3]
- hostname: example.com
References:
[1] Cloudflare — Create a Cloudflare Tunnel / Add public hostname (Zero Trust documentation).
[2] Cloudflare — Create a tunnel (dashboard) (Zero Trust docs).
[3] Cloudflare — Tunnel configuration file / ingress rules (examples).
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Use the Docker service name as the hostname with the scheme and port, e.g.:
- HTTP service: http://panel:80
- HTTPS service: https://panel:443
- SSH service: ssh://panel:22
You can put that either in your cloudflared config ingress rule (service: http://panel:80) or in the Cloudflare Tunnel “Public Hostname” URL field. cloudflared must be on the same Docker network so the service name resolves. [1][2][3]
Sources:
[1] Cloudflare Tunnel configuration file (ingress examples).
[2] Origin configuration parameters (how cloudflared treats origin URLs/hosts).
[3] Example Docker Compose / Cloudflare Tunnel usage showing service-name URLs.
Fix the origin URL format to include the HTTP scheme.
The Cloudflare Zero Trust configuration steps are current and accurate. However, the origin URL should include the scheme. The documented format panel:80 is incomplete; it should be http://panel:80 to match Cloudflare's required format for Docker service names in the Public Hostname URL field.
Update line 54 from:
**URL**:panel:80(this is the Docker service name and internal port)
to:
**URL**:http://panel:80` (this is the Docker service name and internal port, with http scheme)`
🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In docs/panel/advanced/cloudflare-tunnel.mdx around lines 47 to 57, the example
origin URL for the Cloudflare Public Hostname is missing the HTTP scheme; update
the line that currently shows `panel:80` to include the scheme so it reads
`http://panel:80` and adjust the parenthetical note to mention that the URL
includes the http scheme (e.g., "`http://panel:80` (this is the Docker service
name and internal port, with http scheme)").
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This pull request corresponds to panel/dev PR#1945 and adds comprehensive documentation for deploying Pelican Panel behind a Cloudflare Tunnel using Docker Compose, Caddy, and cloudflared, and integrates this guide into the sidebar navigation. The new guide covers prerequisites, step-by-step setup, troubleshooting, and security best practices for running the panel securely without exposing ports.
Documentation additions:
cloudflare-tunnel.mdxunderpanel/advanced, detailing how to deploy Pelican Panel behind a Cloudflare Tunnel, including LAN access variants, configuration steps, and troubleshooting tips.Navigation update:
sidebars.tsnavigation under the "Advanced" section for easy access.Summary by CodeRabbit
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