DNS Guide
DNS Propagation: What It Means and How to Check It
Learn what DNS propagation means, why updates can take time, and how to check whether a domain points to the correct IP address.
DNS propagation is the time it takes for DNS changes to appear across different resolvers.
Why DNS propagation takes time
DNS records use a TTL, or time to live. This tells resolvers how long they can cache a result before asking for a fresh answer.
How to check DNS propagation
Use InstantDNSChecker to test the domain against more than one DNS provider.