How long does domain propagation take?

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How long does domain propagation take?

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Domain propagation is the process of updating the domain name system (DNS) records for a domain, so that changes to the domain become visible to users around the world. The time it takes for domain propagation to complete can vary depending on several factors, including:

1. TTL (Time to Live) values: DNS records have a TTL value that determines how long other DNS servers should cache the record before checking for updates. If the TTL value is set high, it can take longer for changes to propagate.
2. DNS server caching: DNS servers around the world cache DNS records to reduce the load on the authoritative DNS servers. This caching can cause delays in propagation, as some DNS servers may still be using the old record while others have already updated to the new record.
3. Propagation time for different DNS servers: Different DNS servers may take different amounts of time to update their records. Some DNS servers may update quickly, while others may take longer.

In general, domain propagation can take anywhere from a few hours to several days to complete. However, in most cases, changes to a domain should be visible to users within 24 to 48 hours.

If you have recently made changes to your domain's DNS records and are waiting for the changes to propagate, you can use tools like DNS Checker to check the current DNS records for your domain from different locations around the world. This can help you to determine whether the changes have propagated fully or if there are still some DNS servers that have not yet updated their records.

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