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Learn MoreA browser window will open. Log in to your Cloudflare account and select the domain you want to use. This generates a cert.pem file in %USERPROFILE%\.cloudflared\ . That certificate is your global API credential—keep it safe.
To understand the utility of the file, we must look at the filename itself: cloudflared-windows-amd64.exe
Pro Tip: Rename it to cloudflared.exe for easier typing in command lines. A browser window will open
In the modern landscape of cybersecurity and networking, the traditional method of opening ports on a router to host services is rapidly becoming obsolete. The practice of punching holes in a firewall exposes internal networks to scanning, brute-force attacks, and vulnerabilities. Enter Cloudflare Tunnel, a solution that allows you to securely expose locally hosted services to the internet without opening a single port. That certificate is your global API credential—keep it