Bot Fight Mode blocks BingBot

Website, Application, Performance Security
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What is the name of the domain?

fcc.works

What is the issue you’re encountering

Bot Fight Mode blocks BingBot

What steps have you taken to resolve the issue?

Turn OFF Bot Fight Mode.

Was the site working with SSL prior to adding it to Cloudflare?

Yes

What is the current SSL/TLS setting?

Full (strict)

What are the steps to reproduce the issue?

Turn ON Bot Fight Mode.
PS: all IP’s verify as legitimate BingBot

Screenshot of the error

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It may verify as bingbot, but a reverse IP lookup doesn’t show that. I believe that’s requirement for Cloudflare to recognize it as a legitimate bingbot. This has happened before, and I believe it eventually worked itself out on its own. Most likely MS finally updated the PTR record for it.

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Thanks for the prompt response @sdayman
PS: will my domain name be displayed publicly in this forum? Not sure how safe would that be?

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