Add Cloud Flare DNS to PRESS , AWS Route 53 not supported in Kenya #4028
Description
requesting your assistance regarding the DNS provider integration used in Frappe Press. At the moment, Press relies on AWS Route 53 for DNS validation and SSL automation. Unfortunately, AWS Route 53 is currently not usable for many of us in East Africa, especially in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, due to a persistent issue with AWS account verification.
Over the past week, I have tried to create an AWS account multiple times, but I cannot pass the verification step where AWS sends a phone verification code (SMS or voice call). The code never arrives. To make sure this was not a local issue, I tried:
Multiple Safaricom and Airtel numbers
Different devices
Different networks and ISPs
Different Wi-Fi connections
Different browser sessions
Creating several new AWS accounts
Asking friends in other towns to create accounts on my behalf
All of these attempts failed at the same stage: the AWS verification code is never delivered.
I also contacted AWS through their support and “Contact Us” pages, but I have not received any reply. Because of this, it has become impossible to proceed with Route 53, and therefore impossible to continue the Press DNS/SSL automation setup.
Given that AWS Route 53 is not functioning in this region, I kindly request that the Press team consider adding Cloudflare DNS support as a first-class DNS provider. Cloudflare works perfectly in East Africa, does not require phone verification, provides a reliable API, and has official Certbot DNS plugins. This would allow many of us in East Africa to continue using Press without interruption.
Cloudflare would be a very helpful alternative, especially for developers and companies in regions where AWS verification is unreliable or unavailable.
I would truly appreciate your guidance or support on enabling Cloudflare DNS inside Press so that we can continue with our deployments.
Thank you very much for your time and for all the amazing work you do with Frappe and Press.