Update a Cloudflare DNS record during contact onboarding
Use a new contact as a reminder to apply a specific DNS change, with the record identifiers and values spelled out for Notis.
Trigger
Contact Created Trigger
Contact Created Trigger
Action
Update DNS record
Tool to update an existing dns record within a specific zone. use after confirming both zone and record identifiers; only provided fields are modified.
Why this helps
A DNS change needed for a new customer can be missed when onboarding details and infrastructure settings sit in different tools.
- Prompt a specific DNS update from a CRM event.
- Keep record selection and changed values in the automation instruction.
- Reduce follow-up gaps during onboarding.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect HubSpot and Cloudflare once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, with a name and prompt.
- 3Provide the zone and record identifiers and describe which existing record fields to update.
- 4Pick the HubSpot Contact Created trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real contact and verify the intended record changed as requested.
Questions about this workflow
Can it create a missing record instead?
This workflow uses Update DNS record, which requires an existing record. Use the create action for a new entry.
What identifiers are required?
The action requires confirmed zone and record identifiers. Include the desired field values in your instruction or contact data.
Will it modify fields I do not mention?
The action modifies only provided fields. Be explicit about the fields to change.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Hubspot to Cloudflare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Hubspot triggers
Cloudflare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create DNS record
Tool to create a new dns record within a specific zone. use after obtaining the zone id to programmatically add dns entries.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create WAF List
Tool to create a new empty waf list for the account. use after confirming the account id. example: create list(account id="<id>", kind="ip", name="blocklist")
Contact Created Trigger
Contact Created Trigger
Create Zone
Tool to create a new zone. use after confirming account id when adding a domain to cloudflare.
Deal Stage UpdatedTrigger
Deal Stage UpdatedTrigger
Delete DNS Record
Tool to delete a dns record within a specific zone. use after confirming zone and record ids. example: "delete dns record 372e6795... from zone 023e105f4ecef..."
Delete WAF List
Tool to delete a waf list. use when you need to remove a list after verifying no filters reference it. example: delete list(account id="<account id>", list id="<list id>")
Delete Zone
Tool to delete a zone. use after confirming the zone identifier to permanently remove a dns zone from your cloudflare account. example: delete zone(zone identifier="023e105f4ecef8ad9ca31a8372d0c353")
List WAF Lists
Tool to fetch all waf lists (no items) for an account. use after confirming account id.
List Account Members
Tool to list members of a given cloudflare account. use after confirming the account id.
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