What is a domain name Print

A domain name is the address of a website that people type into a browser to visit it. For example, google.com or wikipedia.org are domain names.

It’s basically a human-friendly way to find a website, instead of using the actual IP address (which is a string of numbers like 172.217.3.196). The domain name system (DNS) works like a phonebook that translates the domain name into the website’s real IP address.

Example breakdown:

• Domain name: example.com
• Top-level domain (TLD): .com
• Subdomain: www (in www.example.com)

Why is a domain name important?

• It makes your site easier to find and remember.
• It helps build your brand.
• It’s necessary if you want to set up a website or email (like info@yourdomain.com).

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