Ask What is the duration of time for root domain redirects?

[Brajet]

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to check in regarding the redirection of the root domain that I recently configured. I understand that some DNS changes or domain redirections can take a bit of time to fully propagate across the internet, but I just wanted to confirm how long this process typically takes under normal circumstances.

It has now been about three hours since the change was made, and I'm still not seeing the redirection take effect on my end. I wanted to make sure everything is progressing as expected and that I haven't missed any steps during setup.

Any guidance or updates you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

 

[Anthony Joshua]

Usually, root domain redirects depend on DNS propagation and caching, so it can vary a lot. In most cases, you might start seeing changes within a few minutes to a few hours, but sometimes it takes up to 24–48 hours for the redirect to fully propagate worldwide. Browser cache or local DNS cache can also affect what you see, so clearing your cache or testing in a different network or device can help confirm if the redirect is working.

 

[Felix😎]

Root domain redirects are active immediately after they are set up, but DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours for the changes to apply everywhere. If you're asking about how long the redirect lasts, it's permanent for a 301 redirect or temporary for a 302 redirect, depending on what you choose. Search engines like Google may take a bit longer to update their records, but the redirect itself works instantly.