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== What is DNS propagation and why does it take so long? ==
 
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After sending a support request though to our technical team we confirm that it is due to DNS propagation and it may take up to '''72 hours''' before your website and email works correctly.
 
After sending a support request though to our technical team we confirm that it is due to DNS propagation and it may take up to '''72 hours''' before your website and email works correctly.
 
  
 
== Can I speed it up? ==
 
== Can I speed it up? ==
 
  
 
The simple answer is no. There is nothing that you, IEInternet or anyone else can do to reduce the DNS propagation times. It is simply a case of waiting for this automated process to complete.
 
The simple answer is no. There is nothing that you, IEInternet or anyone else can do to reduce the DNS propagation times. It is simply a case of waiting for this automated process to complete.

Revision as of 15:38, 24 February 2012

What is DNS propagation and why does it take so long?

You have been eager to get a website online and want to start sending and receiving emails. You have registered your domain name and purchased one of the hosting packages and you have written your website. You upload your website and create your first email address but when you load up your web browser and type in your address you get an error. Your website does not load and people are trying to email you but keep getting the message bounced back.

After sending a support request though to our technical team we confirm that it is due to DNS propagation and it may take up to 72 hours before your website and email works correctly.

Can I speed it up?

The simple answer is no. There is nothing that you, IEInternet or anyone else can do to reduce the DNS propagation times. It is simply a case of waiting for this automated process to complete.