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How do I change a domain’s TTL value to speed up DNS updates?

Asked on Sep 22, 2025

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To change a domain's TTL (Time to Live) value, you need to modify the DNS records through your DNS hosting provider's control panel. Lowering the TTL value can speed up DNS updates by reducing the time it takes for changes to propagate across the internet.


    example.com.  3600  IN  A   192.0.2.1

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Log in to your DNS hosting provider's control panel.
Navigate to the DNS management section for your domain.
Locate the DNS record you wish to modify (e.g., A, CNAME, MX).
Change the TTL value to a lower number, such as 300 seconds (5 minutes), to speed up propagation.
Save the changes and allow some time for the new TTL to take effect.
Remember to increase the TTL back to a higher value after the changes have propagated to reduce DNS query load.

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How do I change a domain’s TTL value to speed up DNS updates?

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