When Will My Domain Start Working?/propagation

Question 0

How long does propagation take?

Answer 0

Usually takes 24-48 hours to fully start working.

Question 1

What is Propagation?

Answer 1

The length of time it takes for root name servers and cache records across the entire web to be updated with your website’s DNS information.

Question 2

How quickly are visitors directed to your new Name Servers?

Answer 2

How quickly visitors are directed to the new name server depends on their physical location, Internet service provider, and some luck. It’s not something HostGator has control over. Until propagation is complete, visitors will still be directed to your old name server.

Question 3

How do you know when propagation is complete?

Answer 3

There’s no Definitive way of knowing. During the first 48 hours, even if you are able to see your site on the new server, your next door neighbor might still be seeing the site on the old server

Question 4

How DNS keeps you connected

Answer 4

The routing of all communication between computers on the Internet is handled by IP address rather than domain names.