Security Center complains about SPF Records Error | Cloudflare Developers | Page 1

delicate rapids Jun 24, 2025, 8:53 PM

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Hi there, so my Security Center>security insights complains about SPF Record Errors. I've read that removing quotes from "v=spf1 include:_spf.mx.cloudflare.net -all" will resolve the issue, but Cloudflare automatically quotes TXT content upon save if no quotes exist in the record field.

For context: it is a brand new domain, I used basic automatic email protection setup CF offered.

indigo micaBOT Jun 24, 2025, 8:53 PM

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According to the Cloudflare documentation, TXT records, including SPF records, should have their content enclosed in double quotes (") to be valid. However, as you've noticed, Cloudflare automatically adds double quotes to the TXT content if they are not present.

In your case, the issue might not be with the quotes, but rather with the SPF record configuration. The documentation doesn't provide a clear solution to your specific problem, but you can try checking the following:

Ensure that the SPF record is correctly configured and points to the correct mail server. You can refer to the Email Security Wizard for guidance on setting up email authentication records.
Verify that the _spf.mx.cloudflare.net value is correct and up-to-date. You can check the Cloudflare documentation for more information on setting up SPF records with Cloudflare.
If you're still experiencing issues, you can try reaching out to Cloudflare support for further assistance.

As for the quotes, you can try removing them and then re-saving the record to see if Cloudflare automatically adds them correctly. However, this might not resolve the underlying issue.

Source: https://developers.cloudflare.com/dns/manage-dns-records/how-to/email-records/

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