Bouncy includes a built-in DNS propagation checker that lets you verify whether your DNS records have propagated correctly. This tool queries Google's public DNS servers to give you a reliable, real-time view of your DNS configuration.
What is DNS Propagation?
When you add or change DNS records at your registrar, those changes don't take effect instantly across the entire internet. DNS resolvers around the world need to pick up the new records — this process is called DNS propagation and can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours.
How to Access the Propagation Checker
Go to Custom Domains in the sidebar
Find the domain you want to check
Click the Check DNS or propagation checker button next to your domain
What the Checker Shows
The propagation checker queries Google's DNS-over-HTTPS API and displays the results for your domain's records.
For Root Domains
The checker looks for:
A record — should resolve to
216.150.1.1
For Subdomains
The checker looks for:
CNAME record — should resolve to
cname.vercel-dns.com
Interpreting the Results
Result | Meaning |
Correct records found | Your DNS is configured properly. You can proceed with verification. |
No records found | Your DNS changes haven't propagated yet, or the records weren't added correctly. |
Wrong values | Records exist but point to the wrong destination. Check your DNS configuration. |
Tips for Using the Checker
Check early, check often — you can run the checker as many times as you want while waiting for propagation
Don't panic if it's slow — some registrars take longer to propagate. Give it at least 30 minutes before troubleshooting
Compare with your registrar — if the checker shows no records but your registrar's DNS panel shows them, propagation is still in progress
Google DNS is authoritative — the checker uses Google's DNS servers (
8.8.8.8), which are among the first to pick up changes. If Google DNS shows your records, most of the internet will too
When to Use the Checker
Right after adding DNS records — to monitor when propagation completes
Before clicking Verify — to confirm your records are live before attempting verification
When troubleshooting — to check whether a domain issue is DNS-related
After making DNS changes — to verify that updates have taken effect
Propagation is Complete But Verification Fails?
If the propagation checker shows your records are correct but the Verify button still fails:
Wait a few more minutes — there can be a slight delay between propagation and verification
Check that your TXT record is also set up correctly (the propagation checker focuses on A/CNAME records, but verification also requires the TXT record)
Make sure there are no conflicting DNS records for the same hostname
If using Cloudflare, confirm the proxy (orange cloud) is disabled
See Troubleshooting Custom Domain Issues for more help.
What's Next?