Cloudways Cloudflare Enterprise Add-on: Now Available for a 30-Day Free Trial

Cloudways is introducing a 30-day free trial* of the Cloudways Cloudflare Enterprise add-on.

This trial, which automatically converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled, gives you full access to its performance and security capabilities on your applications. You can enable it, observe how it behaves on real traffic, and decide if it fits your workflow before it becomes a paid subscription.

The goal is simple. Let you evaluate the add-on in your own environment with full access to all the add-on features and capabilities during the trial.

The trial provides full access to the Cloudways Cloudflare Enterprise add-on. Here are the specifics of this offer:

• Duration: 30 days from date of opt-in
• Bandwidth: 100 GB included (overage charges apply)
• Access: Full access to all Cloudways Cloudflare Enterprise features
• Availability: The free trial is available to any domain that does not currently have the Cloudflare Enterprise add-on enabled. This includes Cloudways trial users, recently converted users, and existing customers.

What’s Included in the 30-Day Free Trial

The Cloudways Cloudflare Enterprise add-on connects your Cloudways-hosted applications with Cloudflare’s network and security layer. It is designed to bring content closer to users, help improve how requests are routed, and add protection against common web threats.
With the add-on enabled, you get:

• A global Content Delivery Network (CDN) for distributed content delivery
• Edge caching to reduce load times
• Web Application Firewall protection
• DDoS mitigation
• Argo Smart Routing for optimized traffic paths
• Control over key Cloudflare settings from within Cloudways

This setup runs within the Cloudways platform. You do not need to manage separate services.

Who This Is For

This trial is available to all Cloudways users who want to evaluate performance and security on their applications. Whether you are a digital agency, an eCommerce business, an SMB, or a new Cloudways user, you can enable the trial on any eligible domain

Digital Agencies

Test the add-on on a few client sites. Compare performance before and after enabling it. Use these observations to decide if you want to roll it out across more projects.

eCommerce Businesses

Enable the trial ahead of major campaigns. Monitor how your store responds during traffic spikes. Focus on response time and checkout flow stability.

SMBs

Evaluate changes in load speed and user experience. Track how your site behaves as traffic is served through a distributed network.

New Cloudways Users

Enable the add-on during setup. Compare performance with and without it early in your deployment process.

Who This Is Not For

The free trial is not available for domains that currently have the Cloudflare Enterprise add-on enabled

Why We’re Introducing This Free Trial

Make Evaluation Easier

You can test the add-on for 30 days without committing to a subscription upfront.

Validate on Real Applications

The trial runs on your live environment. This gives you direct insight into how it performs.

Support Current Hosting Needs

Performance and security are part of modern application delivery. The trial helps you assess both in one setup.

Key Benefits During the Free Trial

The trial period gives you time to observe how your applications behave with the add-on enabled.

Consistent Performance Across Locations

Content is served through a global network. This reduces the distance between users and your application.

Improved Load Handling

Traffic is distributed more efficiently. Applications can remain more stable during periods of increased demand.

Integrated Security Layer

Requests are filtered through built-in protection systems. This is designed to reduce exposure to common attack patterns.

Simplified Operations

The integration is managed inside Cloudways. You can enable and control it without switching between tools.

Analytics

View cache performance and security statistics tracked by Cloudflare for all your websites.

What You Can Expect During the Trial

During the 30-day free Cloudflare Enterprise add-on trial, you can observe how your applications perform with the add-on enabled under real usage conditions. Performance outcomes will vary based on your application setup, traffic patterns, and configuration.
In internal testing, the following improvements were observed:

• Faster visual loading, with up to 28 percent improvement in LCP and FCP
• Quicker server response, with up to 23 percent faster TTFB
• Reduced page load times, improving by up to 69 percent on average in tested scenarios
• Improved perceived speed, with up to 30 percent faster Speed Index scores
• Better response under load, with response times improving by up to 84 percent during simulated traffic surges
• More consistent global response times, averaging around 131 ms*, compared to higher variability that can exceed 1300 ms in other configurations

* Results in customer environments may vary depending on configuration, implementation, and usage. Results and/or savings are not guaranteed.

What Happens After the Free Trial Ends

At the end of the 30-day period, the Cloudways Cloudflare Enterprise add-on automatically converts to a paid subscription unless you cancel it. Billing is pro-rated for the remaining days of your billing month at the time of conversion.

• Pricing starts at $1.99 per domain per month for 25 or more domains. (view pricing details here)
• Pricing decreases as the number of domains increases
• 100 GB bandwidth is included
• Additional usage beyond 100 GB is billed at $0.02 per GB

You can cancel the add-on at any time during the trial from the Cloudways dashboard. If you cancel within the trial period, no charges apply.

How Can You Access Cloudflare in the Cloudways Platform

Because Cloudflare is an important add-on for business websites, we have added multiple touchpoints to help you get started on the free 30-day trial.

Domain Management

Go to your application → Domain Management.

Click Add Domain to add your new domain. You can enable Cloudflare for this domain by checking the Cloudflare Enterprise checkbox.

 

 

Once enabled, you can see the confirmation screen with details.

 

Application Management

Another way of enabling cloudflare for your domain is to click Cloudflare in the application management sidebar menu. Next, click Add Your Domain and follow the screens to add your domain and enable Cloudflare Enterprise add-on.

 

 

Cloudways Integrations

Since Cloudflare Enterprise is an add-on, you can also enable it via the Cloudways Integrations page.

 

 

Click on the Get Started. You will be taken to the Add Domain screen where you can add your domain and enable Cloudflare Enterprise add-on on it.

 

Start Your Free Trial

The Cloudways Cloudflare Enterprise add-on gives you a practical way to evaluate performance and security on your own applications. During the 30-day trial, you can observe how content delivery, traffic handling, and protection layers work under real conditions. There is no feature restriction, so you get the same setup used in production environments. Use this period to compare behavior, review site performance, and decide if it fits your workflow. Enable it on your domains, monitor the results, and make an informed decision based on actual usage.

Start your 30-day Cloudways Cloudflare Enterprise Add-on trial now!

 

* Disclaimers

Any references to third-party companies, trademarks, or logos in this document (including Cloudflare) are for informational purposes only and do not imply any affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement of those third parties.

 

FAQ

What exactly is included in the 30-day free trial?

You get full access to all the features of the Cloudflare Enterprise add-on, including DDoS mitigation, Argo Smart Routing, and control over key Cloudflare settings from within Cloudways

Are there any charges during the free trial?

Your trial includes 100 GB of bandwidth. There are no additional charges for the first 100 GB. If you exceed 100 GB, additional bandwidth is charged at $0.02 per GB. This overage charge applies during both the trial and the paid subscription period.

What happens when my 30-day free trial ends?
If you have not cancelled before the trial ends, the add-on will automatically convert to a paid subscription. Billing is pro-rated for the remaining days of your billing month at the time of conversion. Charges will appear in your next invoice.

Who is eligible for the free trial?
The free trial is available to any domain that does not currently have the Cloudflare Enterprise add-on enabled. This applies to all users.

How is this different from the free Cloudflare plan I can get directly?
Cloudways Cloudflare Enterprise add-on offers enterprise features like Argo Smart routing, advanced DDoS protection, and analytics at lower, scalable pricing, with managed setup included, unlike higher-cost, self-managed Cloudflare plans.

On how many domains can a user activate the free trial?
There is no limit. A user can activate the free trial on any number of eligible domains. Each eligible domain gets its own 30-day trial with 100 GB of bandwidth included.

Can a user cancel the trial during the 30 days?
Yes. The trial can be cancelled at any time during the 30-day period via the Cloudways dashboard. No charges apply if cancelled before the trial ends, except for any bandwidth overage incurred during the trial.

What pricing tier does a domain convert to after the trial?
The domain converts to the standard Cloudflare Enterprise paid pricing, which is volume-based:

• $4.99/domain for 1–4 domains per month
• $3.99/domain for 5–9 domains per month
• $2.99/domain for 10–24 domains per month
• $1.99/domain for 25+ domains per month

The applicable tier depends on the total number of active paid domains on the account.