diff --git a/docs/guides/subscription-automation-guide.md b/docs/guides/subscription-automation-guide.md
index e11f0f7..6bae2e8 100644
--- a/docs/guides/subscription-automation-guide.md
+++ b/docs/guides/subscription-automation-guide.md
@@ -478,7 +478,35 @@ journalctl -u firefrost-discord-bot -f
 
 **Press Ctrl+C to exit log view when done.**
 
-### Task 7: Set Up Nginx Reverse Proxy
+### Task 7: Set Up DNS (Cloudflare)
+
+**Before setting up Nginx, add DNS record:**
+
+1. Go to https://dash.cloudflare.com
+2. Select **firefrostgaming.com** domain
+3. Go to **DNS** → **Records**
+4. Click **Add record**
+5. Configure:
+   - **Type:** A
+   - **Name:** webhook
+   - **IPv4 address:** 63.143.34.217 (Command Center IP)
+   - **Proxy status:** 🟠 DNS only (turn OFF the orange cloud)
+   - **TTL:** Auto
+6. Click **Save**
+
+**Wait 1-2 minutes for DNS to propagate.**
+
+**Verify DNS is working:**
+
+```bash
+# Test DNS resolution
+dig webhook.firefrostgaming.com
+
+# Should show:
+# webhook.firefrostgaming.com. 300 IN A 63.143.34.217
+```
+
+### Task 8: Set Up Nginx Reverse Proxy
 
 **Still on Command Center, configure Nginx:**
 
@@ -527,7 +555,7 @@ curl https://webhook.firefrostgaming.com/health
 {"status":"healthy","bot":"Firefrost Subscription Manager#1234","uptime":123.456}
 ```
 
-### Task 8: Prepare Information for Holly
+### Task 9: Prepare Information for Holly
 
 **Create a file with all the info Holly needs:**