# How long for DNS to Update? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [November 16, 2003, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-long-for-dns-to-update/94758 "2003-11-16T14:43:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Yeldarb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/51bf81/32.png) [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-long-for-dns-to-update/94758/1 "2003-11-16T14:43:00Z")
How long does it usually take for the DNS to update? I bought a new domain thursday night ([t6sqd.com](http://t6sqd.com)) and it _still_ isn’t up Ⓜ do weekends count? or is it a computer program? what exactly does the DNS do? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-long-for-dns-to-update/94758/2 "2003-11-16T15:03:25Z")
On average it takes 24 to 72 hours for DNS data to propogate. It should be showing up by now. The DNS records are how your domain name is converted to a IP address so data can be routed to the proper server. Your new domain is listed when I do a WHOIS lookup at Network Solutions. I suggest contacting your web host, or whoever you have hosting the DNS records ([SSLNETWORKS.COM](http://SSLNETWORKS.COM)) and make sure they have your site listed properly. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-long-for-dns-to-update/94758/3 "2003-11-16T15:05:17Z")
DNS = domain naming service. It’s basic purpose is to map a name ([unflux.com](http://unflux.com)) to an IP address. Usually this IP address is unique to the world, but it can also be to a server that handles the name requests and shows the appropriate site by name. It’s also referred to Name Resolution. Usually, DNS updates in 24-48hrs to the where most of the world can see the update. However, it’s the _world_ that this info has to travel to be updated. Some parts the world’s network are slower than others, and can take much longer. What registrar did you use to buy the domain? I use [godaddy.com](http://godaddy.com) and I never have to wait any longer than 1 day. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-long-for-dns-to-update/94758/4 "2003-11-16T15:11:52Z")
I used [www.register.sslnetworks.com](http://www.register.sslnetworks.com) through [www.siteflip.com](http://www.siteflip.com) the last time I registered a site it only took about a day for it to work. I think I’m going to call them, but they’re not open on Sundays ☹ . thanks for the help guys ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-long-for-dns-to-update/94758/5 "2003-11-16T15:29:50Z")
> Registrant: > Barbdwyer Web Design Registered through: SSLcatacomb Network Domain Name: [T6SQD.COM](http://T6SQD.COM) Domain servers in listed order: [NS1.SSLNETWORKS.COM](http://NS1.SSLNETWORKS.COM) [NS2.SSLNETWORKS.COM](http://NS2.SSLNETWORKS.COM) looks like the registration went through. Their servers are probably off on sundays too. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-long-for-dns-to-update/94758/6 "2003-11-16T17:13:56Z")
Wow, i’m stupid, thanks for showing me that Unflux 😃 lol it was supposed to be sslnetworking instead of sslnetworks lol