nameserver propagation

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mesz
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nameserver propagation

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when propagating a domain name from one nameserver to another - what takes so long?
I mmean, we all know it does, but what is actually happening?
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The propagation is due to the different ISP's having to update their database with the new information which can take the 24 to 48 hours.

The databases are only updated at certain times, once or twice a day. Not everyone updates at the same time. So, it can take some time before all databases have been updated.

The domain propagation does not start until the nameservers are changed at your registrar and internic updates.

Mark
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