> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.edbb.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Reverse DNS Location vs VPS Location

> EDBB’s anycast DNS answers PTR lookups from the closest PoP, so the rDNS location shown in tests may differ from your VPS site.

## Why PTR Lookups Show Varied Locations

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  EDBB operates anycast nameservers. They share identical IPs worldwide, so each query is answered by the closest point of presence (PoP)—that location, not your VPS, is what test tools display.
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* A UK tester hits a UK PoP.
* A US tester hits a US PoP.
* An Asian tester hits the nearest Asian PoP.

Your VPS remains in the data center you chose—only the reply location shifts.

## How EDBB Anycast Works

* Multiple PoPs worldwide advertise the same nameserver IPs.
* Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) steers queries to the closest available PoP.
* If a PoP goes offline, traffic automatically reroutes to the next closest site.

This design keeps PTR lookups fast and resilient worldwide.

## Key Takeaway

* Reverse DNS location ≠ VPS location.
* If you need to prove hosting location, provide the VPS IP itself or reference the EDBB Control Panel, not the resolver’s PoP.