Global Anycast DNS: Reducing Latency for Your Users

What is Anycast DNS?

Traditionally, DNS servers have a single location. If your server is in London and a user is in Dhaka, their request has to travel half-way around the world just to find your IP address. This adds "Latency."

With Anycast, multiple DNS servers around the world share the same IP address. The internet's routing protocol (BGP) automatically sends the user's request to the geographically closest node.

3 Benefits of Anycast DNS

1. Ultra-Low Latency

Your website starts loading faster because the "Initial Lookup" time is reduced from 200ms to 10ms. This is critical for SEO and user experience.

2. High Availability

If one DNS node goes down (e.g., in Singapore), traffic is automatically and instantly rerouted to the next closest node (e.g., in Tokyo or Mumbai). Your domain never stops resolving.

3. DDoS Mitigation

Anycast naturally dilutes a DDoS attack. A flood of traffic targeting your DNS will be spread across our global network, making it much easier to filter and absorb.

Using AmanaFlow's DNS

When you use AmanaFlow's nameservers, you are automatically enrolled in our global Anycast network with 50+ points of presence (PoP) across every continent.

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FAQ

Q: Do I need to pay for Anycast DNS?
A: No. Anycast DNS is included for free with every domain managed by AmanaFlow.

Q: How do I check my DNS latency?
A: You can use tools like DNSPerf or KeyCDN's DNS Tool to see how fast your domain resolves from different global cities.