it took a dumb amount of time for me to find the answer™ to the query:
> i just purchased a domain via Cloudflare (used Google Domains but no thanks SquareSpace)
> i set up email for it via Google Workplace, added gmail DNS records (automatically via Workplace setup where it recognizes you’re using Cloudflare and offers to do it for you)
> and of course in Cloudflare set up a 301 redirection rule via page rules
Why isn’t my domain redirecting then?! (Or resolving at all)
Go into your DNS settings in Cloudflare and add the very important two A records for “@” and “www”
For the IP address, enter 19.0.2.1
Adding the new record(s):
Wtf is that IP address I’m entering? It’s a dummy Reserved IP address as described in this Cloudflare forum thread by Laudian:
I too first saw 19.1.2.3 recommended… it’s not on the dedicated list but (1) i’m sure you’d be fine and (2) not my problem.
I used 19.0.2.1 just to be safe *
* i placed all my trust in the first correct looking answer on the forum post (Thanks Laudian)