Registrars and name servers - GoFuckYourself.com

cherrylula · 01-21-2011, 07:52 AM

Is it me, or are some domain registrars slower than others when you change the dns on a site? Or is that a universal thing and sometimes it just takes longer?

If I have a domain with godaddy, or namecheap, and change the dns it's super fast and done within 24 hours for sure. Usually couple hours max.

Another older registrar I use, it's almost 24 hours and STILL the site isn't pointing to the new.

I am going to transfer the names away if this is the case. TOO SLOW.

Barefootsies · 01-21-2011, 07:54 AM

It is not always the registrar champ. There are other factors involved for DNS propagation.

BigRod · 01-21-2011, 07:57 AM

Have you checked the TTL on the older registrar? It might be set really high.

u-Bob · 01-21-2011, 08:05 AM

registrar, local dns servers,... all make a difference

cherrylula · 01-21-2011, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRod

Have you checked the TTL on the older registrar? It might be set really high.

huh? what is TTL?

yeah well directnic is slow... and their office is like 12 miles away from me... lol

no clue why, no biggie though.

HomerSimpson · 01-21-2011, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barefootsies

It is not always the registrar champ. There are other factors involved for DNS propagation.

what he said

+ intodns.com

baddog · 01-21-2011, 11:52 AM

No matter the reason, yes, many registrars are significantly slower than GoDaddy, which is one reason we use and recommend them

cherrylula · 01-21-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

No matter the reason, yes, many registrars are significantly slower than GoDaddy, which is one reason we use and recommend them

ok then I'm not crazy... lol thanks!

KaliC · 01-21-2011, 12:03 PM

For sure, some are like turtles. But still a lot faster then 10 years ago. I remember 24-48 hours for DNS to update.

TurboAngel · 01-21-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cherrylula

ok then I'm not crazy... lol thanks!

We all know you are crazy! LOL

Tom_PM · 01-21-2011, 02:22 PM

TTL should stand for Time To Live I think. A way to backtrace where something came from, since ttl is part of every packet. I remember a story called The Cuckoo's Egg which should be fun watching if you can find the documentary on video. Professor Stoll used the TTL to find the location of a hacker.

ISP's cache stuff too, just like you and me. Sometimes you can end a PPC campaign for example, and still get clicks on it days later. It'll happen in time. But none of this proves sanity! lol

baddog · 01-21-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cherrylula

ok then I'm not crazy... lol thanks!

Wait, I never said that. We were discussing TTL with various registrars. Entirely different topic.

alf6300 · 01-21-2011, 02:35 PM

also, it may be obvious, but still : flush your local dns cache.
ipconfig /flushdns

BradBreakfast · 01-21-2011, 02:58 PM

Name.com is the fastest I've seen. $9.99 per domain + free whois if you use coupon code: FREEWHOIS. They also have a one time password system so your account is not accessible if your password is keylogged.

Good luck!

cherrylula · 01-22-2011, 05:34 PM

geez, I submitted the change Thursday am, it is Saturday night and still not working. I also checked the settings, yes I changed it and it shows.

directnic dns fail lol

I know, refresh/flush/empty cache yeah yeah yeah.... this isn't 1998 anymore, I like things that work on the internets. at least godaddy and namecheap work nice and fast!

/endrant

MediaGuy · 01-22-2011, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherrylula

If I have a domain with godaddy, or namecheap, and change the dns it's super fast and done within 24 hours for sure. Usually couple hours max.

Depends where their DNS server is, and where you are...physically, on the web - usually takes 48hrs to resolve around the world, but can take a few minutes if you're "nearby"....

:D

nickutis · 01-22-2011, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherrylula

geez, I submitted the change Thursday am, it is Saturday night and still not working. I also checked the settings, yes I changed it and it shows.

directnic dns fail lol

I know, refresh/flush/empty cache yeah yeah yeah.... this isn't 1998 anymore, I like things that work on the internets. at least godaddy and namecheap work nice and fast!

/endrant

It's usually ISP's cache which makes you see the old dns entries. My suggestion would be to use your own DNS server, like "Treewalk".

It usually helps me if had beein in the website before DNS server change.. Then it would take at least 24 hours to start seeing changes, but with treewalk it's a matter of seconds

V_RocKs · 01-22-2011, 06:28 PM

www.resellerclub.com

Then you can set your own TTL ;)

cherrylula · 01-23-2011, 08:33 AM

I know, I know. But I don't have time to set up too many different technical things these days. At $15 a renewal you'd think their dns would change like lightning. lol

I just opened a support ticket. I don't change the oil in my car myself either. lol

cherrylula · 01-23-2011, 08:49 AM

blah nevermind.... back to work.

Supz · 01-23-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barefootsies

It is not always the registrar champ. There are other factors involved for DNS propagation.

This is true. But it has a lot to do with registrar. Godaddy is basically instantaneous. I have purchased domains from people on other registrars and they have 24-36 hour lead times to even change your DNS status on whois. It is kind of ridiculous.

This is from the support page of MyDomain.com

How long does it take for my website to work after I update my nameservers?
- It may take up to 72 hours for a domain to start working after updating nameservers.

There is no way DNS takes 3 days.

01-21-2011, 07:52 AM	#1
cherrylula lol Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 15,969	Registrars and name servers Is it me, or are some domain registrars slower than others when you change the dns on a site? Or is that a universal thing and sometimes it just takes longer? If I have a domain with godaddy, or namecheap, and change the dns it's super fast and done within 24 hours for sure. Usually couple hours max. Another older registrar I use, it's almost 24 hours and STILL the site isn't pointing to the new. I am going to transfer the names away if this is the case. TOO SLOW.

01-21-2011, 07:54 AM	#2
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01-21-2011, 02:22 PM	#11
Tom_PM Porn Meister Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,443	TTL should stand for Time To Live I think. A way to backtrace where something came from, since ttl is part of every packet. I remember a story called The Cuckoo's Egg which should be fun watching if you can find the documentary on video. Professor Stoll used the TTL to find the location of a hacker. ISP's cache stuff too, just like you and me. Sometimes you can end a PPC campaign for example, and still get clicks on it days later. It'll happen in time. But none of this proves sanity! lol __________________ 43-922-863 Shut up and play your guitar.

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01-21-2011, 11:52 AM	#7
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,090	No matter the reason, yes, many registrars are significantly slower than GoDaddy, which is one reason we use and recommend them

01-21-2011, 02:35 PM	#13
alf6300 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 766	also, it may be obvious, but still : flush your local dns cache. ipconfig /flushdns __________________ --

01-21-2011, 02:58 PM	#14
BradBreakfast Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 415	Name.com is the fastest I've seen. $9.99 per domain + free whois if you use coupon code: FREEWHOIS. They also have a one time password system so your account is not accessible if your password is keylogged. Good luck!

01-22-2011, 05:34 PM	#15
cherrylula lol Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 15,969	geez, I submitted the change Thursday am, it is Saturday night and still not working. I also checked the settings, yes I changed it and it shows. directnic dns fail lol I know, refresh/flush/empty cache yeah yeah yeah.... this isn't 1998 anymore, I like things that work on the internets. at least godaddy and namecheap work nice and fast! /endrant

01-22-2011, 06:28 PM	#18
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,391	www.resellerclub.com Then you can set your own TTL ;)

01-23-2011, 08:33 AM	#19
cherrylula lol Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 15,969	I know, I know. But I don't have time to set up too many different technical things these days. At $15 a renewal you'd think their dns would change like lightning. lol I just opened a support ticket. I don't change the oil in my car myself either. lol

01-23-2011, 08:49 AM	#20
cherrylula lol Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 15,969	blah nevermind.... back to work.