'''Question: I just signed up for a new account or a new domain.  When will I be able to reach my site using the domain name?'''

Once the InterNIC announces that your domain name has been registered (or transferred, if applicable), it usually takes about 72-hours before it is active.  All internet providers must update their records (DNS tables) to reflect new site locations.  This is called ''propagation''.

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