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What Is DNS Propagation

DNS propagation is the time it takes for updated DNS records to become visible across different networks and resolvers worldwide. Some users may see the old result while others already see the new one.

  • Propagation time varies by record type, TTL, and resolver behavior.
  • Website and mail behavior may look inconsistent during propagation.
  • Wait for propagation before assuming a new DNS change has failed.
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