DNS Propagation
Check how DNS records are propagating across servers worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
- What is DNS propagation?
- DNS propagation is the time it takes for DNS changes to be updated across all DNS servers worldwide. When you change DNS records, it can take up to 48 hours for all servers to reflect the changes.
- How long does DNS propagation take?
- DNS propagation typically takes 15 minutes to 48 hours, depending on the TTL (Time To Live) settings and how quickly different DNS servers refresh their cache.
- Why do different servers show different results?
- DNS servers cache records for a period defined by the TTL. Until the cache expires, they serve the old records. Different servers may have cached records at different times, causing temporary inconsistencies.
- How can I speed up DNS propagation?
- You can lower your TTL values before making changes, flush your local DNS cache, and use services with lower TTL defaults. However, you cannot force other DNS servers to update faster.
- What does 'Empty' status mean?
- An 'Empty' status means the DNS server responded but found no records of that type for the domain. This could be normal (e.g., no AAAA record if the domain doesn't support IPv6) or indicate the change hasn't propagated yet.