Domain changes take between 24 and 72 hours to fully propagate across the internet due to how DNS records are distributed and cached worldwide. This process, known as "propagation time," is standard for all domain updates regardless of your provider.

During propagation, your domain may work on some devices but not others. This is normal and requires patience while servers update globally.

How DNS Propagation Works:

1. When you visit a website, your computer queries DNS records from ICANN-maintained servers to locate the correct web server.

2. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) maintain cached copies of DNS records to improve loading speeds and reduce server load.

3. These cached records update automatically every few days, which is why domain changes aren't instant.

4. Your domain changes become visible only after ISPs update their cached records.

Checking Propagation Progress:

• Use WhatsMyDNs.net to monitor your domain's update status across different servers
• Wait the full 72 hours before troubleshooting
• If issues persist after 72 hours, verify your DNS settings are correct

During this waiting period, some users may see the old domain settings while others see the new ones, depending on their ISP's cache status. This inconsistency is temporary and will resolve once propagation completes.

Remember: No provider can speed up this process as it's fundamental to how the internet's DNS system operates.

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