How DNS propagation actually works

I recently moved a domain to a new server and had to wait for the change to take effect everywhere. The process is commonly called “DNS propagation,” but that term is a bit misleading. Here is what actually happens. DNS is not a broadcast system When people say “DNS is propagating,” it sounds like your new record is being pushed out to servers around the world. That is not how it works. ...

November 3, 2025 · 5 min · Martin Lindqvist