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How long does it take for a DNS change to apply?

When you update DNS settings, it can take up to 48 hours for the changes to fully propagate. During this time, both your website and email may switch between old and new servers until everything is fully updated.

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โณ How Long Do DNS Changes Take?

When you change your domainโ€™s DNS settings, it can take up to 48 hours for the changes to fully propagate across the internet.

๐ŸŒ What Does This Mean?

  • During this period, some visitors may still reach your old hosting provider, while others will see your new website.

  • The same applies to email โ€“ messages may be delivered sporadically to both the old servers and the new destination until propagation is complete.

โœ… Summary

  • DNS changes usually take up to 48 hours to propagate.

  • During this time, both website and email traffic may alternate between old and new servers.

  • Everything will stabilize automatically once propagation is finished.

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