Quick summary
- Term
- Propagation
- Plain-English definition
- Propagation is the process by which DNS changes become visible across resolvers and caches.
- Technical definition
- Propagation is the process by which DNS changes become visible across resolvers and caches.
- Commonly confused with
- Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
- Related terms
- DNS Propagation, TTL, Cache
Definition
Propagation is the process by which DNS changes become visible across resolvers and caches.
Why it matters
Propagation delays can make a site or email setup appear inconsistent during changes.