Cause of Error 1010
This error typically occurs when:- Cloudflare Proxy (Orange Cloud) is enabled: Mailofly requires direct DNS resolution for MX, TXT (DKIM/SPF), and CNAME verification. If Cloudflare’s proxy is turned on, Cloudflare returns Cloudflare proxy IPs instead of Mailofly’s mail server target, blocking verification.
- Cloudflare Security / WAF rules: Overly aggressive WAF rules or Bot Fight Mode may block automated verification pings.
How to Fix
1
Disable Cloudflare Proxy
In your Cloudflare dashboard, locate all DNS records created for Mailofly (DKIM, SPF, MX, and Return-Path).Ensure the Proxy status is set to DNS only (gray cloud icon), not Proxied (orange cloud icon).
2
Wait for TTL Cache Expiration
DNS propagation through Cloudflare usually takes 2 to 5 minutes once set to “DNS only”.
3
Re-verify in Mailofly
Navigate to Domains in your Mailofly dashboard and click Verify DNS Records.