Quick summary
- Term
- Anycast DNS
- Plain-English definition
- Anycast DNS is a network design where multiple servers answer from the same IP address and routing sends users to a nearby available server.
- Technical definition
- Anycast DNS is a network design where multiple servers answer from the same IP address and routing sends users to a nearby available server.
- Commonly confused with
- Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
- Related terms
- Nameserver, DNS, Uptime
Definition
Anycast DNS is a network design where multiple servers answer from the same IP address and routing sends users to a nearby available server.
Why it matters
Anycast can improve DNS speed, resilience, and uptime.