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What is the `CF-Connecting-IP` header and why is it important for Apache with Cloudflare?
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The `CF-Connecting-IP` header is a custom header added by Cloudflare that contains the original IP address of the visitor. Apache can be configured to use this header to accurately log the client's real IP address, bypassing any intermediate proxies that might otherwise alter the IP information.