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DNS Propagation Checker Documentation

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Check whether a DNS change has propagated by comparing a record across 8 public resolvers and the domain's authoritative nameserver.

What does it do?

Check whether a DNS change has propagated by comparing a record across 8 public resolvers and the domain's authoritative nameserver.

How does it work?

SiteIndex asks the domain's authoritative nameserver for the source-of-truth answer, then queries the same record on Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, AdGuard, NextDNS, DNS.SB, AliDNS, and DNSPod. Each resolver keeps its own cache, so the table shows which ones already return the new value and which still serve the old one until its TTL expires. You can also enter the value you expect, such as a new server IP.

When to use it
  • Confirm a new A record or IP address is live after moving hosting.
  • Check whether MX records for a new email provider have propagated.
  • Verify TXT records for domain verification, SPF, or DMARC before the provider checks them.
Inputs and outputs
Input
A public website, domain, or network value required by the check.
Output
A result shown in the browser that can be reviewed or copied where supported.
Limitations
  • Results depend on the input, browser, network, and external service involved.
  • This tool is informational and does not replace specialist diagnostics.
Privacy and data handling

The requested public target is sent to SiteIndex only as needed to perform the check. SiteIndex does not require an account or intentionally store the target as a report. See the Privacy Policy for analytics and retention details. Read the Privacy Policy.

How to use it

  1. Enter the domain name and choose the record type to compare.
  2. Start the check to query public resolvers and the authoritative nameserver.
  3. Compare each answer with the expected record value and note resolvers still returning older data.
  4. Allow for cached TTLs, then retry later if the change is not visible everywhere.

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