DNS Propagation

Protocols & Standards
The time it takes for DNS changes to spread across all DNS servers worldwide.
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The time it takes for DNS changes to spread across all DNS servers worldwide. When you update DNS records, it can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours for all servers to receive the updated information.

Use this term when analyzing domain availability, DNS setup, and registry/registrar workflows in DomScan.

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