DNS Management & Propagation

Why do DNS changes take "48 hours"? This section explains propagation—the time it takes for new DNS records (like a new SPF record) to be "cached" and updated across the entire global internet. It's the 'time it takes for all captains to get the new sea chart'.

11 questions in this topic

Where do I manage my DNS records? (e.g., domain registrar, hosting provider, DNS service) How can I check if my DNS records have propagated? What’s the difference between registrar and DNS host? How do you delegate DNS management? What’s the impact of using Cloudflare, GoDaddy, or Route53 for email DNS? How can DNS host limitations break authentication? What are “hidden” DNS editors and record propagation delays? How to migrate DNS between providers without downtime? How to maintain version control of DNS settings? What are the best practices for naming and documentation? How to set up alerts for DNS record changes?

Questions about DNS Management & Propagation