# Security & Anti-DDoS Guide To fully protect your Synology NAS from DDoS attacks and hide your home IP address, you must use a reverse proxy service like **Cloudflare**. Frontend code alone cannot hide your server's IP. ## Step 1: Create a Cloudflare Account 1. Go to [Cloudflare.com](https://www.cloudflare.com/) and sign up. 2. Click **Add a Site** and enter your domain (e.g., `khoavo.i234.me`). ## Step 2: Update DNS Records 1. Cloudflare will scan your existing DNS records. 2. Ensure your `A` records (pointing to your home IP) are set to **Proxied** (Orange Cloud icon). * **Orange Cloud**: Traffic goes through Cloudflare -> Your NAS. (IP Hidden, DDoS Protected) * **Grey Cloud**: Traffic goes directly to your NAS. (IP Exposed, No Protection) ## Step 3: Configure SSL/TLS 1. Go to the **SSL/TLS** tab in Cloudflare. 2. Set the mode to **Full (Strict)** if your NAS has a valid certificate, or **Flexible** if it doesn't. ## Step 4: Firewall Rules (Optional but Recommended) 1. Go to **Security > WAF**. 2. Create a rule to **Block** traffic from countries you don't expect visitors from. 3. Enable **Bot Fight Mode** to block automated attacks. ## Why this is necessary? When you host a website on your NAS, your domain `khoavo.i234.me` translates directly to your home IP address. Anyone on the internet can see this IP. By using Cloudflare as a "middleman", visitors only see Cloudflare's IP, keeping your home network safe.