When you buy a new domain or update your DNS records, it feels like you’ve flipped a switch and the whole internet should instantly know about it. But then reality hits: some people can reach your site, others still see the old version, and you end up wondering, “Is something broken?”
What you’re experiencing is DNS propagation — the invisible process of DNS updates rippling across the global network of recursive resolvers and caching servers. Let’s break down what that means and why it matters for your apps, websites, and security.