Streamlining Your Development Workflow: How to Use Cloudflare Pages with GitHub

Cloudflare Pages is a powerful platform that allows developers to build, deploy, and scale their web applications with ease. If you’re using GitHub to manage your source code, integrating it with Cloudflare Pages can be a great way to streamline your development workflow. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the steps of using Cloudflare Pages with GitHub.

Step 1: Create a New Repository on GitHub

The first step is to create a new repository on GitHub for your project. If you already have an existing repository, you can skip this step. To create a new repository, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your GitHub account and navigate to the dashboard.
2. Click on the New button in the top-left corner.
3. Enter a name for your repository and select the appropriate options.
4. Click on the Create Repository button to create your new repository.

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Step 2: Create a New Site on Cloudflare Pages

The next step is to create a new site on Cloudflare Pages. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Log in to your Cloudflare account and navigate to the Cloudflare Pages dashboard.
2. Click on the Create a Site button in the top-right corner.
3. Select GitHub as the Git provider and connect your GitHub account.
4. Select the repository you created in Step 1 and click on the Next button.
5. Choose the branch you want to deploy and configure any build settings you need.
6. Click on the Create Site button to create your new site.

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Step 3: Configure Your DNS Settings

The next step is to configure your DNS settings so that your domain name points to your Cloudflare Pages site. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Log in to your domain registrar and navigate to the DNS settings.
2. Create a new CNAME record and set the value to the URL of your Cloudflare Pages site (e.g., mysite.pages.dev).
3. Save the changes and wait for the DNS to propagate.

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Step 4: Configure Your GitHub Repository

The final step is to configure your GitHub repository to trigger a deployment whenever you push changes to your code. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Navigate to the Settings tab in your GitHub repository.
2. Click on the Pages option in the left-hand menu.
3. Select the branch you want to deploy and set the folder to /.
4. Click on the Save button to save your changes.

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That’s it! Your Cloudflare Pages site is now connected to your GitHub repository and ready to deploy whenever you push changes to your code. With this integration, you can easily manage your source code and deployment workflow from a single platform.