Go Live w/Fortrabbit

Launch StreamVR on CraftCMS

In this video, I walk you through the entire process of setting up and launching the StreamVR platform using Cloudflare and FortRabbit. 

We'll cover everything from creating a Cloudflare account to configuring DNS settings and ensuring our site is up and running smoothly. By the end of this video, you'll have successfully launched your StreamVR platform. We start by creating a Cloudflare account and adding our domain, followed by configuring DNS settings. Next, we update the DNS records on GoDaddy to point to Cloudflare and clean up old records. Finally, we configure FortRabbit with the correct DNS settings, verify everything is working, and update some settings for smooth operation. The video concludes with some additional steps to ensure our site is fully functional and ready for use.

Summary

1. Setting Up Cloudflare: I start by creating a Cloudflare account and adding the domain streamvr.app, ensuring it uses the free plan and locating existing DNS records.
2. Updating DNS Records: We update the DNS name servers in our GoDaddy account to point to Cloudflare's name servers, ensuring proper routing.
3. Removing Old DNS Records: I guide you through removing outdated DNS records from Webflow to prevent conflicts with our new setup.
4. Configuring FortRabbit: We move to FortRabbit, add the domain, and configure the necessary DNS records to point to our production server.
5. Verifying DNS Settings: Using terminal commands, we verify that our DNS settings are correctly configured and that streamvr.app is pointing to the correct server.
6. Finalizing the Setup: I demonstrate how to finalize the setup by updating base URLs and creating variables for the staging and final URLs in the settings.
7. Project Review: We review the project's setup by checking the URL and URI for a specific entry, ensuring everything is working as expected.
8. Encouragement and Next Steps: I encourage viewers to explore and practice with the provided project files and invite them to the community for support and further learning.
9. License Keys: We discuss the importance of purchasing license keys for plugins to ensure they function correctly.
10. Community Engagement: I emphasize the value of joining our community, downloading project files, and reaching out for help if needed.