DNS stands for Domain Name System. It's how the internet knows how to find your website.
Factors Affecting DNS Propagation
Time-to-Live (TTL) Settings: Determines cache refresh frequency, with shorter TTLs speeding up propagation.
Domain Registrars: The efficiency of registrars affects how quickly changes propagate.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs): ISPs may cache records and delay updates globally.
We recommend letting us handle your DNS records for you (see Using Edlio nameservers) but you can also use your own nameservers.
For the best way to proceed contact your project manager or our support team.
DNS propagation refers to the time it takes for DNS updates to be recognized and distributed across all servers and devices on the internet. Factors such as TTL settings, domain registrars, and ISPs influence this process. While changes are often recognized within a few hours, it can take up to 48 hours for full global propagation.
DNS Changes for MX Records
MX records, used for email configuration, often propagate within a few hours, although full reliability may take up to 48 hours. It is recommended to allow sufficient time before considering the updates complete.
We provide SSL certificates for all of our sites. The first certificate should generate overnight within the first 24-48 hours of the site launching.