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Updated on 2026-08-26 GMT+08:00

Connecting Domain Name-based Website Services to AAD

If your services are provided via a domain name licensed by ICP, you can connect the domain name to AAD to safeguard against heavy-traffic DDoS attacks.

Process of Connecting Website Services to AAD

Figure 1 shows the process of connecting website services to AAD.
Figure 1 Process of connecting website services to AAD

Limitations and Constraints

  • If the server protocol is HTTPS, you need to upload a certificate. Currently, AAD supports only certificates in PEM format.
  • A CNAME record is generated based on the domain name. For the same domain name, the CNAME records are the same.
  • If the origin server domain name is a CNAME, only a CNAME of Huawei Cloud WAF is supported.
  • You can select multiple lines (high-defense IP addresses) for a domain name. When selecting multiple high-defense IP addresses, ensure that the number of forwarding rules, the forwarding protocol, forwarding port, and service type configured for each AAD IP address are the same.

Procedure

(Optional) Advanced Configuration

After adding a domain name, you can configure LTS, field forwarding, HTTP/2, and Advanced Anti-DDoS bypass settings. You can also modify the high-defense IP DNS resolution lines, domain service configurations, and origin server IP addresses. For details, see the following sections:

Follow-up Operations

  • Configuring Cloud Eye alarms: DDoS attacks are growing in frequency, volume, and sophistication, posing a constant threat to your instances and IP assets. You can configure Cloud Eye alarms to receive alarms in a timely manner. For details, see Using Cloud Eye to Monitor Instances and Protected IP Addresses.
  • Configuring the full log service: After you enable Advanced Anti-DDoS, you can record attack logs to Log Tank Service (LTS). You can use the AAD logs recorded by LTS for real-time analysis, security operations and maintenance (O&M), and service trend tracking. For details, see Enabling Logging.
  • Editing a protected domain name: Click Edit in the Operation column of a domain name. The Modify Domain Name page is displayed. Edit parameters and click OK. For details, see Modifying Domain Name Configuration.
  • Deleting a protected domain name: Click Delete in the Operation column of a domain name. In the displayed dialog box, enter DELETE in the text box or click Auto Enter, and click OK. For details, see Deleting Domain Names.
  • You can update, view, upload, and delete certificates. For details, see Certificate Management.