DNS propagation is the time it takes for DNS changes to update worldwide. This can take minutes up to 48 hours.
Before You Change DNS
✔ Website files are uploaded
✔ Email accounts are created
✔ You have the correct nameservers or DNS records
✔ You understand email may briefly pause if records are incorrect
Immediately After Changing DNS (0–2 Hours)
Check These First
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Domain points to the correct nameservers
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No typo in DNS entries
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Old host DNS has not been partially removed
What You May Notice
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Website loads on some devices but not others
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Email may work intermittently
✔ This is normal during propagation
During Propagation (2–24 Hours)
Things to Check
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Website loads without errors
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SSL certificate starts issuing
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Email can send and receive
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Subdomains resolve correctly
What NOT to Do
⌠Keep changing DNS repeatedly
⌠Delete old DNS zones too early
After 24–48 Hours
✔ Website loads everywhere
✔ Email stable
✔ SSL fully active
Where to Check DNS
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Log into Eclipse Portal
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Open Zone Editor
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Review A, MX, TXT, and CNAME records