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 :round_pushpin: In order to use cert-manager with the Cloudflare DNS challenge you will need to create a API token.
 
-If you wish to skip this step you may, just make sure to export dummy data on item 8 in the below list. Be aware you **will not** have a valid SSL cert until cert-manager is configured correctly.
+You may skip this step, **however** make sure to `export` dummy data **on item 8** in the below list. Be aware you **will not** have a valid SSL cert until cert-manager is configured correctly..
 
 1. Head over to Cloudflare and create a API token by going [here](https://dash.cloudflare.com/profile/api-tokens).
 2. Click the blue `Create Token` button