Cloudflare Zero Trust
Cloudflare Zero Trust provides secure access to internal and external applications without a VPN, using identity-based policies and network filtering. · Cloudflare · Security
Overview
Cloudflare Zero Trust offers a free plan for up to 50 users, enabling secure, identity-based access to applications without a VPN. It is ideal for startups and teams seeking to modernize access controls, but advanced enterprise features and higher user limits require paid plans.
Good fit
Use when you need to secure application access for distributed teams without traditional VPNs, or want granular, identity-driven access controls.
- teams replacing VPN
- startups securing internal tools
- remote-first organizations
Not a fit
Avoid if you require advanced features like CASB, or need support for more than 50 users on the free tier.
- need advanced enterprise features
- require unlimited users
- must self-host
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign up for a Cloudflare account and select Zero Trust.
- Add your domain or application to Cloudflare.
- Configure identity provider integration (e.g., Google Workspace, Azure AD).
- Define access policies for your applications.
- Deploy the Cloudflare WARP client to user devices if device posture checks are needed.
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