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Two ways to speed up DNS propagation

DNS propagation – What does it mean?

DNS propagation refers to the process of updating and distributing all of the new changes and modifications that you make in your Domain Name System (DNS) to the rest of the entire network. 

When you own an online business, or perhaps, you are administrating a network, you are aware that that requires a lot of adjustments on your DNS. For instance, sometimes, you have to create, delete, or modify a DNS record, or replace an IP address. Additionally, actions such as changing the TTL (time-to-live) values, redirecting your visitors to a precise subdomain, or adding an SSL certificate also require your intervention. That is just a small part of the various different changes that could appear regarding your DNS.

Why the DNS propagation takes so long?

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How to check your CNAME record?

What is a CNAME record?

The CNAME record is one of the most common DNS records, and its main purpose is to point one hostname to another. The short acronym CNAME represents with “C” – canonical and with “NAME” – hostname. With this DNS record, the administrator is able to show the actual true canonical domain name. 

Best Practices for CNAME Records

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