{"id":280250,"date":"2026-09-23T06:29:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T06:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/?p=280250"},"modified":"2026-09-23T06:29:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T06:29:41","slug":"dns-not-propagating-after-adding-hosting-how-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/dns-not-propagating-after-adding-hosting-how-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"DNS Not Propagating After Adding Hosting? How to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-key-highlights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn whether your delay is normal DNS propagation or a real setup problem you should fix now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn what affects propagation time for common DNS record types after a hosting change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check propagation like a pro with global checkers, dig and nslookup and resolver comparisons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover what actually speeds up propagation, including the pre-switch TTL workflow that saves time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know when a stalled change signals a genuine misconfiguration and how to escalate it fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You just added hosting, updated your DNS records and now you are staring at a screen wondering why your site still will not load. That frustration is common, but the wait is usually not a sign that something broke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you change where a domain points, resolvers around the internet keep serving cached copies of the old answer until those copies expire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That gap between &#8220;I saved the change&#8221; and &#8220;everyone sees the change&#8221; is propagation, and it is expected behavior because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/learning\/dns\/what-is-dns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNS caching happens at multiple layers<\/a>. Your delay is probably normal if it has been under 48 hours and a global checker shows mixed results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is probably a real problem if records were never saved, your nameservers point to the wrong provider or nothing resolves anywhere after 72 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide helps you tell normal waiting from a real problem and fix issues after a hosting change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-a-quick-way-to-tell-normal-waiting-from-a-real-problem\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A quick way to tell normal waiting from a real problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the symptom you are seeing right now to find the most likely cause and the next action. The table below maps common post-switch symptoms to what usually causes them and what to do first. Read it as a starting point, then confirm with the verification steps later in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Symptom<\/th><th>Most likely cause<\/th><th>What to do now<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Site loads for some visitors but not others<\/td><td>Normal cache expiry at different resolvers<\/td><td>Wait and verify with a global checker across several locations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nothing loads anywhere in the first minutes or hours<\/td><td>Often normal early in the window<\/td><td>Wait, then recheck after cached answers begin to expire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Still nothing anywhere after 72 hours<\/td><td>Likely a misconfiguration such as an unsaved record, wrong nameservers or a DNSSEC mismatch<\/td><td>Fix the specific record or escalate to support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>You still see the old site while others see the new one<\/td><td>Your own device or browser cached the old answer<\/td><td>Flush your local cache and test again<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The takeaway is simple: Mixed or short-lived symptoms usually mean you are still propagating, while a total failure past 72 hours points to something you need to correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-dns-propagation-is-and-why-it-takes-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What DNS propagation is and why it takes time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DNS propagation is the time it takes for a DNS change to be seen across the internet after you save it. When you update a record or move to a new host, that update starts at your authoritative nameservers. Every other resolver picks it up only when its cached copy of the old answer expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because those caches expire at different moments, propagation feels gradual rather than immediate. The value that controls this is the TTL, or time to live. In plain language, the TTL is the number of seconds a resolver is allowed to hold a record before it checks again for a fresh copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is defined by <a href=\"https:\/\/datatracker.ietf.org\/doc\/html\/rfc1035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the DNS standard (RFC 1035)<\/a>, which describes the TTL as the interval a record may be cached before the source should be consulted again. A shorter TTL means resolvers re-check sooner, so a change tends to appear faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caching also happens in more than one place, which is why results vary from person to person. Your browser can hold an answer, your operating system can hold one and the recursive resolver run by your internet provider holds one too. Each layer expires on its own schedule, so two people on different networks can see different versions of your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are newer to this topic, it helps to review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/what-is-dns-domain-name-system\/\">how DNS works<\/a> before you troubleshoot. The fixes make more sense once you can picture how names resolve to IP addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-dns-not-propagating-after-adding-hosting-common-causes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">DNS not propagating after adding hosting: common causes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moment you add or switch hosting is when propagation problems tend to surface, because you usually change several pointers at once. Some of what you see is normal waiting, and some of it comes from a change that did not land where you expected. Sorting these causes helps you decide whether to keep waiting or to correct something now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your nameservers still point to the old provider or the registrar&#8217;s defaults, so the internet keeps asking the wrong servers for your records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You edited records in the wrong place, such as at the registrar when your DNS is actually managed at the host, or the reverse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A record was saved in the editor but not published or activated, so the change never reached your live zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An old, high TTL means resolvers keep serving the previous answer for longer than you expect after the switch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A content delivery network such as Cloudflare sits in front of your site and adds another cache layer that has to update too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeated edits can prolong inconsistent results because different resolvers may cache different versions of the record at different times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first two causes are fixable mistakes rather than normal waiting, so it is worth confirming them early. Make sure you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/master-domain-pointing-step-by-step-guide\/\">point your domain correctly<\/a> by checking that your nameservers point to the DNS provider where your live zone is managed and that the records there point to your new host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-affects-dns-propagation-time-by-record-type\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What affects DNS propagation time by record type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, many DNS changes become visible within 24 to 48 hours, but the actual timing depends mainly on the record&#8217;s TTL and how long recursive resolvers retain the previous answer. Nameserver changes can take longer because cached delegation information also has to expire. The table below gives realistic expectations so you know when to keep waiting and when to look closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Change<\/th><th>What it does<\/th><th>What affects update time<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>A \/ AAAA<\/td><td>Points a hostname to an IP address<\/td><td>Record TTL and resolver caching<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNAME<\/td><td>Points one hostname to another<\/td><td>Record TTL and resolver caching<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MX<\/td><td>Directs email to mail servers<\/td><td>Record TTL and resolver caching<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TXT \/ SPF<\/td><td>Stores verification or email authentication data<\/td><td>Record TTL and resolver caching<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NS \/ nameservers<\/td><td>Changes authoritative DNS delegation<\/td><td>Parent-zone and resolver caching, so changes may take longer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a practical observation, nameserver changes usually take longer than editing an individual record, because delegation updates ripple through more of the system before they settle everywhere. If you are unsure which record you touched, review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/dns-records-explained\/\">types of DNS records<\/a> so you can match your change to the row above and set your expectations accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-check-whether-your-dns-has-propagated\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check whether your DNS has propagated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not have to guess whether a change has taken hold. There is a beginner-friendly way to see propagation at a glance and a precise, command-line way for developers who want exact answers. Use whichever fits your comfort level, and use both when you want to confirm a result from two angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-use-a-global-propagation-checker\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a global propagation checker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest method is a global propagation checker, which shows how your domain resolves from many locations at once. Enter your domain, choose the record type you changed and read the results across three to five locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mixed results mean you are still propagating, while a consistent new IP or value across locations means you are nearly done. Tools in this category work by querying resolvers in different regions, and you can use any reputable checker without treating one as an endorsement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re on Bluehost, you can also use Bluehost&#8217;s DNS propagation checking tools to verify whether your changes are appearing across different locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-query-dns-directly-with-dig-or-nslookup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Query DNS directly with dig or nslookup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developers can query DNS directly for a precise answer. The idea is to ask two different sources and compare them. Query your authoritative nameserver, which holds the truth for your zone and a public resolver, which may still be serving a cached copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Windows you can run <code>nslookup example.com 8.8.8.8<\/code> to query a public resolver. On macOS or Linux you can run <code>dig @8.8.8.8 example.com<\/code> or <code>dig @ns1.yourhost.com example.com<\/code> to target a specific server. If your authoritative server already returns the new value but a public resolver still returns the old one, you are watching cache expiry rather than a configuration error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-flush-your-local-dns-cache\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flush your local DNS cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If everyone else sees the new site and only you see the old one, your own device or browser is holding the previous answer. Clearing that local cache usually fixes the mismatch for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/how-to-flush-dns-cache\/\">flush your DNS cache<\/a> for the exact steps on your operating system and browser. Keep in mind that flushing only clears your machine, so it does not change what anyone else on the internet sees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-speed-up-dns-propagation-within-limits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to speed up DNS propagation (within limits)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reduce the wait, but you cannot force every resolver in the world to drop its cached copy on demand. The steps below shorten the window where they can and keep you from accidentally extending it. Treat them as ways to work with how caching behaves rather than ways to override it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower your TTL 24 to 48 hours before a planned switch, then raise it afterward so resolvers re-check sooner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule planned DNS changes during lower-traffic periods to reduce the number of visitors affected while old and new DNS answers coexist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid repeated changes during the transition, since different resolvers may end up caching different versions of the record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept that there is no button to force global propagation, since caching is decentralized by design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the full picture, <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/speed\/public-dns\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Public DNS<\/a> explains that you cannot force every resolver worldwide to refresh at once. Some public resolvers, including Google Public DNS, provide cache-flush tools, while others continue serving cached answers until their TTLs expire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Public DNS also limits how long it caches many records to roughly six hours, even when the authoritative TTL is longer. This can make long-TTL records refresh sooner on Google&#8217;s resolver, but it does not increase shorter TTLs to six hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-fixing-common-propagation-problems-after-a-hosting-change\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fixing common propagation problems after a hosting change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a change stalls past what normal waiting explains, the cause usually falls into one of a few patterns tied to a hosting switch. Work through the scenario that matches your symptom, and use the checks in each one to separate a real problem from ordinary propagation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each fix points you to the exact place to confirm your settings. Also read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/guide-dns-troubleshooting\/\">DNS troubleshooting guide<\/a> for a wider walkthrough of common errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-your-site-still-will-not-load-anywhere\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your site still will not load anywhere<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a global checker shows the old IP or nothing at all across most locations after the normal window, the change may never have gone live. Confirm three things in order: whether the record was actually saved and published, whether the IP address contains a typo and whether you edited the correct zone rather than a leftover zone at another provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then confirm your nameservers point to the DNS provider where the authoritative zone is managed. If a value looks wrong, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/dns-management-add-edit-or-delete-dns-entries\">edit the DNS records<\/a> in that active zone. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/dns-configuration-with-web-host-manager-whm\/\">configure DNS in WHM<\/a> walks through verifying zone records and nameservers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-some-visitors-see-the-old-site\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some visitors see the old site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inconsistent views are common in the first day or two, because different providers and resolvers expire their caches at different times. Under roughly 48 hours, this is expected and usually resolves on its own as each layer catches up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If specific people are still affected, ask them to flush their DNS on their device. They can also try a public resolver, clear their browser cache or switch to a different network to confirm the new answer reaches them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-email-stopped-working-after-the-change\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Email stopped working after the change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email problems after a switch often trace back to your MX records or other email-related DNS records. MX records determine where incoming mail is delivered, while SPF and other authentication records can affect whether outgoing messages are trusted. If your email is hosted elsewhere, keep your MX records pointing to that mail provider when you move your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These records can remain cached until their TTL expires. Check that your MX priorities, hostnames and email authentication records match what your mail provider specifies before assuming anything is broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-it-has-been-more-than-72-hours-and-nothing-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">It has been more than 72 hours and nothing works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Past 72 hours with no resolution anywhere, you are likely looking at a genuine misconfiguration. The usual suspects are a typo in a record, nameservers that still point to your old provider or a DNSSEC mismatch where the DS record at your registrar no longer matches your nameserver&#8217;s key. That DNSSEC case fails only for users whose resolver validates DNSSEC. It can look intermittent depending on which resolver someone uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/learning\/dns\/dnssec\/how-dnssec-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how DNSSEC validation works<\/a> before changing nameservers. For a typical migration, remove the old DS record at your registrar and wait for its TTL to expire before changing nameservers. Once the new nameservers are active, enable DNSSEC with the new provider and add the new DS record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced multi-signer migrations use a different process, so follow your DNS provider&#8217;s specific instructions when DNSSEC must remain enabled during the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If resolution still fails, work through our broader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/troubleshooting-new-domain\/\">domain not working checklist<\/a> or reach out to our support team to pinpoint the record at fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-we-help-you-resolve-dns-faster\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we help you resolve DNS faster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bluehost Portal brings your hosting, domains, email and security tools into one account. If your domain uses Bluehost nameservers, you can also review and edit its DNS records directly from the DNS panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes the pre-switch TTL workflow straightforward to run. DNS propagation checking tools help you confirm how a change is resolving across different locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After an IP change, you can clear relevant CDN or site caches once the new DNS records are resolving correctly. If HTTPS then shows a certificate or validation error, check the SSL configuration and reissue the certificate only when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you cannot tell normal waiting from a configuration problem, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/contact\">24\/7 chat support<\/a> can help you review the signs, with phone support available on eligible plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bluehost Shared Hosting also includes a 99.99% uptime SLA for qualifying server downtime, subject to the uptime policy and its exclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-your-dns-propagation-best-practices-checklist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your DNS propagation best-practices checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep this checklist handy for your next switch so propagation works with you rather than against you. Each item reflects a step covered above, distilled into a quick pre-flight you can run before and after you go live. Following the order here reduces both the wait and the chance of a stalled change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan the switch and decide your cutover time before you touch any records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower your TTL 24 to 48 hours ahead of a planned change, then restore it afterward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm your nameservers and records are correct before you go live.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your MX and SPF records accurate, especially if your email is hosted elsewhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify the change with a global checker across several locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid making repeated edits during the transition, since different resolvers may cache different versions of the record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flush your local cache if you still see the old site while others see the new one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait the full typical window before you assume the change has failed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most cases of DNS not propagating after adding hosting come down to normal cache expiry. Confirm the change with a global checker and give it up to 48 hours in most cases. Treat a full 72-hour stall or an unsaved or mismatched record as a real problem to fix or escalate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where you manage all of this matters. Having your hosting and related domain tools in one account, paired with 24\/7 human help, can make troubleshooting easier. Start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/web-hosting\">Bluehost Web Hosting<\/a> to manage your domain and DNS in one place with support ready when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790143590341\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does DNS propagation affect my SEO?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, a normal propagation window usually does not affect your SEO by itself. Search crawlers read your records again once they resolve to the new host. The main risk is downtime or errors during the change, so aim for a clean cutover and avoid repeated edits that extend the transition.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790143603797\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which DNS resolvers should I use to test propagation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Public resolvers make good test points because they are widely used and easy to query. Common choices are Google Public DNS at 8.8.8.8, Cloudflare at 1.1.1.1 and Quad9 at 9.9.9.9. Comparing several against your authoritative nameserver shows whether the new answer is available yet or whether specific resolvers are still serving a cached copy.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790143622044\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Will my email keep working during DNS propagation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends on your MX and SPF records and where your email is hosted. If your mail lives with a separate provider and your MX records stay correct, email often continues while your website moves. Because cached MX and TXT records may remain visible until their TTL expires, verify your priorities and hostnames before and after the switch.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790143635045\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can we help if your domain still will not resolve?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, we can help you diagnose a domain that will not resolve. Our DNS Manager lets you review records, set the TTL and confirm changes in one dashboard and our 24\/7 human support can check nameservers, zone records and DNSSEC settings with you. That combination helps you separate normal waiting from a configuration issue that needs a fix.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790143656944\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I have to change my domain registrar to fix this?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, you rarely need to change registrars to resolve a propagation issue. The cause is usually a DNS record or nameserver setting, or a cache holding an old answer, rather than anything tied to who registered the domain. Confirm your nameservers, check the specific record you changed and clear local caches before considering any registrar move.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DNS not propagating after adding hosting? 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