# IPNS - how much is the lifetime

**URL:** <https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipns-how-much-is-the-lifetime/6705>\
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**Created:** [November 20, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipns-how-much-is-the-lifetime/6705 "2019-11-20T17:12:55Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 20, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/t/ipns-how-much-is-the-lifetime/6705/2 "2019-11-20T21:16:21Z")

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Yes, after 24h, the DHT won’t broadcast the IPNS anymore. You should republish them every 12h or so. This to prevent outdated records to pollute the DHT for a long time.

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