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How to check dns propagation

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Verified Provider
IntoDNS is my favourite for all round DNS, only has their one Romania location checking though.
 

dano

New Member
I just use dig -- so if I am changing an A record, I will change the record, then ask the name server I just changed if it has seen the change.

dig test-record.domain.com A @ns1.test-dns-servers.com

If that looks good,then I will ask some providers like the 4.x.x.x and goog, to see if they have seen it. If not, I look at the TTL, which on the records I do change is quite low, and wait and check these resolvers again. I also check the nameservers I use for recursive dns and they update quickly(not caching for hours as some ISP do).
 

dcdan

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Verified Provider
I was about to say, dig +trace it the only thing you actually need. Intodns seems to cache certain queries so it is not ideal & can create a lot of head scratching when there is actually no issue at all.
 

SonicVPS

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Verified Provider
Yes, use dig if you're on Linux or nslookup on Windows to confirm propagation against specific DNS servers.

I do use MXToolBox though and their subscription is worth if you are, for example an IT provider.
 

wlanboy

Content Contributer
Thank you all.

IntoDNS is decent and helps a lot to get things sorted on DNS records.

Maybe time to build a little tool for that.
 

BuzzzHost

New Member
I agree with using Dig and NsLookup strictly from the command line although 'Cloud Monitor' is a good resource to provide clients with who are seeking understand with DNS to their server/website in regards to a visual approach.
 
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JPC-Sabrina

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Yes, use dig if you're on Linux or nslookup on Windows to confirm propagation against specific DNS servers.

I do use MXToolBox though and their subscription is worth if you are, for example an IT provider.
Excellent suggestions for Linux and Windows users for propagation checks.
 
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