# Getting started

Set up your application to benefit from Cloudflare’s speed, security, and reliability.

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## Getting started concepts

Learn how Cloudflare works, so you can understand more about how Cloudflare can benefit and affect your domain.

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## Account setup

Make sure your account's basics are configured properly.

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## Add your domain to Cloudflare

Add your domain to Cloudflare to start receiving the benefits of the platform.

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## Domain resolution

Ensure all your traffic is proxying through Cloudflare successfully.

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## Security optimizations

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## Performance optimizations

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