Nimbus Manage is a powerful tool designed to help you efficiently manage your Cloudflare accounts and zones. This guide will walk you through the initial steps to set up and start using Nimbus Manage.
Only users in the Pro plan or organizations in the Enterprise plan have access to Nimbus Manage.
1. Accessing Nimbus Manage
To get started with Nimbus Manage:
Log in to your Nimbus Suite account.
Navigate to the Nimbus Manage section from the main dashboard.
If this is your first time visiting the tool, you'll be prompted to set up your Cloudflare integration.
2. Connecting Your Cloudflare Account
To use Nimbus Manage, you need to connect it with your Cloudflare account. To do so, click on "Manage API Key" in the Nimbus Manage dashboard.
You'll be asked to provide your Cloudflare API credentials. You can choose between:
Global API Key
API Token
Even though an API Token is recommended by Cloudflare and is inherently safer, it does not yet grant access to all API endpoints required to take action on Zones. Therefore, Nimbus Manage works best at the moment with a Global API Key.
See how we keep your API keys and tokens safe on:
If using an API Token, ensure it has the necessary permissions:
Zone Read
Account Settings Read
Analytics Read
Enter the required credentials and click "Add Key".
3. Verifying the Connection
Once connected:
Nimbus Manage will sync with your Cloudflare account.
You should see a list of your Cloudflare accounts and associated zones.
If you don't see all your accounts or zones, check your API key permissions.
4. Exploring the Dashboard
After successful connection, familiarize yourself with the Nimbus Manage dashboard:
Account Overview: Shows all connected Cloudflare accounts.
Zone List: Displays all zones across your accounts.
Quick Actions: Allows for rapid changes across multiple zones.
Analytics: Provides performance and security insights.
5. Running Your First Multi-Zone Action
Try out Nimbus Manage's power with a simple multi-zone action:
Select multiple zones from your zone list.
Choose an action, like "Enable Always Online".
Apply the change and watch Nimbus Manage update all selected zones simultaneously.
Next Steps
Now that you're set up, explore more advanced features:
Set up automated security rules.
Configure performance optimizations across your zones.
Dive into the analytics to gain insights into your websites' performance and security.
Remember, Nimbus Manage is designed to simplify the management of multiple Cloudflare accounts and zones. Don't hesitate to explore its features to streamline your workflow.
For any questions or issues during setup, please contact our support team or refer to other help articles in this knowledge base.