DNS problems setting up TXT record for Exchange Server

Hi, I'm setting up DNS records on my VPS so I can use my domain with a Microsoft Exchange Server. I have successfully added the MX and CNAME records, but am having issues with the TXT SPF1 record. I have entered the TXT Value But I am getting a failed notice from Outlook: When I look at the DNS via mxtoolbox, I get this error: Invalid syntax found, and It shows me:

TXT

MYDOMAIN.com

4 hrs

v=spf1include:spf.protection.outlook.com-all

Session Transcript: [QUOTE]LookupServer 62ms 1 l.gtld-servers.net 192.41.162.30 NON-AUTH 0 ms Received 2 Referrals, rcode=NO_ERROR MYDOMAIN.com. 172800 IN NS ns1.MYNAMESERVER.com,MYDOMAIN.com. 172800 IN NS ns2.MYNAMESERVER.com, 2 ns1.MYNAMESERVER.com 166.62.88.198 AUTH 62 ms Received 3 Answers, rcode=NO_ERROR MYDOMAIN.com. 14400 IN TXT v=spf1include:spf.protection.outlook.com-all,MYDOMAIN.com. 14400 IN TXT google-site-verification=XmXDnPVaOcPtpYRDi6UoKO8GgJ0OYkFmxYktUrMZ24U,MYDOMAIN.com. 14400 IN TXT MS=ms40379324,
I have tried entering the SPF value any number of ways - with quotes, without, with spaces, without - and WHM reshapes it without spaces. So there is that difference. Additionally, the TTL should be 3600, but it's showing as 14440. I'm at a loss - any help appreciated.

cPanelLauren

August 07, 2019 20:08

The error indicates that the SPF record isn't found for the domain, this would indicate that they've not been added where DNS for the domain is hosted or you've not allowed enough time for propagation. If you're able to view the record on MX Toolbox it could be an issue with propagation on Microsoft's side but I can definitely say if you're adding the record as follows:

It is valid.

kcroy

August 07, 2019 23:10

Thanks, I'm glad I'm not going crazy or something. The MS Server was able to check and confirm very quickly, they are querying my name servers directly. If I make a change, they are picking it up instantly. With that said, today MXToolbox says it is fine.

MYDOMAIN.COM

But I'm still getting error from MS. I'm going to try calling a support number and see how far I get. Do the lack of spaces matter? Why isn't a more recent TTL showing up ( it should be 1 hour ).

August 08, 2019 15:02

You're definitely not going crazy :) I don't know why a newer TTL isn't showing up, could you possibly take a screenshot of the DNS zone file where you're adding it?

Javjar

October 12, 2019 05:06

hola amigo ya lo solucionaste? escribeme y te ayudo. address removed]

DNS problems setting up TXT record for Exchange Server

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