# Cloudflare Error 1018: Could not find host

**Code:** `1018` · **Category:** Cloudflare · **Seen on:** Cloudflare

The hostname isn’t found on Cloudflare — the zone was recently added/removed, or the record doesn’t exist yet.

## Meaning

Similar to 1001 but often shown when a zone is being set up, removed, or moved between accounts.

## Common causes

- Zone just added or reactivated
- Record missing or recently deleted
- Zone moved between accounts

## Quick fix

1. Wait for zone activation and verify nameservers
2. Re-create the DNS record
3. Check the zone status in the dashboard

## Detailed fix by platform

### Shell

1. `dig +short NS example.com`

## How to diagnose

1. **Zone** — Active?
2. **Record** — Exists?

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Source: [WhatIsMyError](https://whatismyerror.com/errors/cloudflare/1018-could-not-find-host)