---
name: "cloudflared"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "cloudflared"
version: "2026.10.2-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/cloudflared"
---

# cloudflared(1)

creates a connection to the cloudflare edge network

## NAME

cloudflared - creates a connection to the cloudflare edge network

## DESCRIPTION

cloudflared creates a persistent connection between a local service and the Cloudflare network. Once the daemon is running and the Tunnel has been configured, the local service can be locked down to only allow connections from Cloudflare.