Failure interpretation
If the reproducible check fails, re-check endpoint values, protocol, and local interception before blaming the target.
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DNS resolvers and caching
DNS resolvers and caching: definition, mechanism, reproducible checks, and what it means for dedicated static residential operation.
Quick answer
Resolvers turn names into addresses; caches store answers for the record's TTL.
Direct definition
How the mechanism works
Reproducible checks
Static-residential implication
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DNS resolvers and caching: definition, mechanism, reproducible checks, and what it means for dedicated static residential operation.
Resolvers turn names into addresses; caches store answers for the record's TTL.
How it works, step by step
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Direct definition
Resolvers turn names into addresses; caches store answers for the record's TTL.
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How it works with proxies
With remote DNS (SOCKS5 hostname form), lookups happen at the endpoint.
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Static-residential implication
Endpoint-side resolution keeps lookups on the profile identity and region.
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Reproducible check
Resolve a name twice and watch TTLs; then resolve through the endpoint and compare the path.
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Frequently asked questions
Does dns resolvers and caching matter for managed accounts?
Yes - it is one of the signals that ties a profile to one identity. Verify it in the periodic connection audit.
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