Question 1

How to schedule Flares backups automatically?

Accepted Answer

Use cron jobs on Unix-like systems or integrate with CI/CD pipelines like GitLab, as shown in the README. For cron, set up a job that runs the Flares command with your domains and exports BIND files to a backup directory regularly.

Question 2

Flares vs CloudFlare's own backup options?

Accepted Answer

Flares provides a simple, CLI-based way to export DNS to portable BIND format, ideal for external backups and migration. CloudFlare may have built-in features, but Flares offers more control and automation flexibility for DevOps workflows.

Question 3

How to restore DNS from a Flares backup file?

Accepted Answer

Since Flares only exports, you'll need to manually import the BIND zone file into your DNS server or use CloudFlare's API with another tool. There's no direct restoration feature, so plan for additional steps in disaster recovery.

Question 4

Does Flares support all DNS record types like CAA or TXT?

Accepted Answer

Flares dumps the entire DNS table from CloudFlare, which should include all record types configured. However, the README doesn't specify limitations, so test with your zone to ensure compatibility, especially for less common records.

Question 5

How to secure API tokens when using Flares in automation?

Accepted Answer

Store the CF_API_TOKEN as an environment variable in your CI/CD system, like GitLab's protected variables, or use secret management tools. Avoid hardcoding tokens in scripts to prevent security risks.

Question 6

Can Flares handle a large number of domains efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports multi-domain commands in batch, but performance may be affected by CloudFlare API rate limits and network latency. For very large setups, consider running backups in staggered batches to avoid issues.

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