DNS Changes Take Time to Spread
When you update your domain's DNS records, that change doesn't reach the entire internet instantly. Think of it like updating your address in a directory: it takes time for every copy of that directory around the world to reflect the new entry.
This waiting period is called DNS propagation, and it's completely normal. It can take anywhere from 24 - 48 hours. This is not specific to Marblism or Walter; it works the same way on any platform.
💡 If your DNS shows as verified but your site isn't loading yet, give it a few hours before assuming something is wrong. It can take up to 24 - 48 hours to propagate, although generally it can be faster. If you find that your domain still isn't showing your website after a few hours, check back the next day.
There Are Two Separate Steps
This is the most common point of confusion. Verifying your DNS and publishing your site are two different actions. Both are required for your site to go live.
Step | Action | What it does |
1 | Verify DNS | Confirms your domain is correctly pointed to Marblism. The status turns green when done. |
2 | Publish the site | Makes the live version of your site visible at that domain. Without this step, visitors will not see anything. |
⚠️ Verifying DNS does not publish your site automatically. If you skipped the Publish step, your domain is connected but there is nothing to show at that address yet.
Still Not Working After 48 Hours?
If it has been more than 48 hours and your site is still not showing up, before assuming it is a propagation issue, check the following:
Confirm that you completed the Publish step after verifying your DNS.
Double-check your DNS records match exactly what Marblism requires (TXT, CNAME, and A record with the correct host values).
Try opening the site from a different browser or network to rule out a local cache issue.
If everything looks correct and the site is still not live, reach out to our support team via the help chat with a screenshot of your DNS settings. We'll take it from there. 💬