DNS Propagation
DNS propagation is the time it takes for DNS changes to update across all servers worldwide.
In plain English
The delay between when you change your domain’s settings and when everyone around the world sees the new setting—can be minutes or up to a couple of days.
When you update a DNS record (like changing your IP address or updating MX records), it takes time for those changes to spread throughout the internet. This process is called DNS propagation.
Propagation can take anywhere from a few minutes to 72 hours, depending on 'Time to Live' (TTL) settings and the caching behavior of different ISPs. Our DNS lookup tool lets you see the current records as seen from our servers.
Examples & Usage
Scenario
"You move your site from Host A to Host B. Some users see the new site immediately, while others still see the old one for several hours. This is normal propagation at work."