A domain name is a unique identification string that is used to identify a website on the internet. It is a human-readable label that is mapped to a specific IP address, which represents the location of the website’s server on the internet.
Domain names are typically composed of two or more parts, separated by dots. The rightmost part of the domain name is called the top-level domain (TLD), which identifies the type of organization or the country associated with the domain name. For example, .com is the most common TLD used for commercial websites, while .org is used for non-profit organizations, and .uk is used for websites based in the United Kingdom.
The other parts of the domain name are called subdomains, and they can be used to further organize and identify different sections of a website. For example, in the domain name “www.example.com”, “www” is a subdomain that is commonly used to indicate the website’s main page.
Domain names are registered with domain name registrars, which are companies that manage the allocation and administration of domain names. To register a domain name, you need to choose a name that is available, select a TLD, and provide contact and payment information to the registrar. Once your domain name is registered, you can use it to create a website or set up email addresses associated with the domain.