Mar 15, 2025
What is DNS Propagation and How Long Does It Take?
DNS Propagation is the process of propagating new DNS records for a domain name to DNS servers across the internet. This process occurs when your domain name's IP address is updated, your website or email services are moved to new servers, etc. In our blog post, we examine in detail how DNS Propagation works, the factors that affect its duration, and what to consider during this process. DNS Propagation duration can usually last from a few hours to 48 hours, and this period depends on the TTL (Time to Live) value, the geographic distribution of DNS servers, and the caching policies of the internet service provider (ISP). We also provide a post-propagation checklist, as well as what can be done to speed up and control the propagation process. Proper management of DNS Propagation ensures that your website...
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