How long does DNS propagation take?

DNS propagation typically takes between a few minutes and 48 hours, depending on the TTL (Time to Live) value of your previous DNS record. Records with a low TTL (300 seconds / 5 minutes) propagate quickly. Records with a high TTL (86400 = 24 hours) may take up to that duration to update on all global resolvers.

How do I check if my DNS has propagated worldwide?

Enter your domain into the DNS lookup tool and select the record type (A, AAAA, MX, etc.). The tool queries your domain from 50+ nodes across different countries simultaneously, showing which locations see the new record value and which are still returning the old cached value.

What DNS record types can I check?

The tool supports over 20 record types: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, PTR, SOA, SPF, SRV, CAA, DNSKEY, EDNS, AXFR, MAILB, MAILA, MD, MF, MB, MG, MR, NULL, WKS, and MINFO. Select the record type from the dropdown before running the check.

What is the difference between an A record and an AAAA record?

An A record maps a domain to an IPv4 address (e.g. 93.184.216.34). An AAAA record maps a domain to an IPv6 address (e.g. 2606:2800:220:1:248:1893:25c8:1946). Most modern servers support both. The A/AAAA combined check tests both simultaneously to show whether IPv6 has propagated alongside IPv4.

DNS Propagation Checker — Global DNS Lookup from 50+ Locations

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DNS Lookup: Global DNS Propagation Checker

A DNS lookup resolves a domain name to the records published by its authoritative nameservers — most commonly an IP address, but also mail routing (MX), text verification records (TXT/SPF/DKIM), or name server delegation (NS). This tool runs the query from nodes distributed across different countries and ISPs, so you can see whether your DNS is resolving consistently worldwide or returning different results by region.

Supported DNS Record Types

Select a specific record type below to perform a dedicated global propagation test.

Record Type	Description
A / AAAA	Tests both IPv4 (A) and IPv6 (AAAA) resolution simultaneously.
A	Points a domain name to an IPv4 address. Most common for basic website traffic.
AAAA	Points a domain name to an IPv6 address, essential for modern network compatibility.
CNAME	An "Alias" record that points one domain to another domain (e.g., pointing a subdomain to a root domain).
MX	Mail Exchange record; directs email traffic to the specific servers responsible for receiving messages.
NS	Indicates which Name Servers are authoritative for the domain, telling the internet where to find the domain's settings.
TXT	Allows admins to insert text into the DNS. Primarily used for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to prevent email spoofing.
PTR	Pointer record used for Reverse DNS (rDNS) lookups, mapping an IP address back to a hostname.
SOA	Start of Authority record containing core administrative information about the zone.
SPF	Sender Policy Framework record used to specify authorized mail servers (deprecated, use TXT).
SRV	Service record specifying the hostname and port number for specific internet services.
CAA	Certification Authority Authorization record dictating which authorities can issue SSL certs.
DNSKEY	Contains the public signing key for DNSSEC to verify the authenticity of DNS records.
EDNS	Extension mechanisms for DNS, providing additional features and larger UDP packet sizes.
AXFR	Zone transfer request used to replicate DNS records across primary and secondary name servers.
MAILB	Mailbox-related record (historical) for specifying a mailbox.
MAILA	Mailbox-related record (historical) for mail routing.
MD	Mail Destination record (obsolete, replaced by MX).
MF	Mail Forwarder record (obsolete, replaced by MX).
MB	Mailbox Domain name record (experimental).
MG	Mail Group member record (experimental).
MR	Mail Rename domain name record (experimental).
NULL	Null record used for testing and experimental extensions.
WKS	Well Known Service description record (obsolete).
MINFO	Mailbox or mail list information record.