{"id":1894,"date":"2022-10-03T17:13:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T15:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tremhost.com\/blog\/?p=1894"},"modified":"2022-10-03T17:13:23","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T15:13:23","slug":"what-is-a-fully-qualified-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/what-is-a-fully-qualified-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Fully Qualified Domain Name?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Who runs the world? Domain names! Domain names literally put names on the internet. They help us identify websites and access them easily. But do you know what a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) is? In this post, we\u2019ll go over what FQDNs are, how they work, and some common uses for them. We\u2019ll also show you how to create one for your own website. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<p>What is a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)?<br \/>\nA Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) is a domain name consisting of three parts: the hostname, the domain name, and the top-level domain. The hostname is the specific computer or device on the network that you want to use the FQDN for. The domain name is the section of the FQDN that uniquely identifies your network. The top-level domain is the highest level of classification for domains and is assigned by ICANN. For example, when you type \u201cwww.google.com\u201d into your web browser, \u201cwww\u201d is the hostname, \u201cgoogle\u201d is the domain name, and \u201c.com\u201d is the top-level domain.<\/p>\n<p>Different computer types use different terminology for FQDNs like network names or full computer names.<\/p>\n<p>Why should I use an FQDN?<br \/>\nFQDNs indicate unique addresses on the internet. If you don\u2019t have an FQDN, you don\u2019t have an accessible website. They\u2019re required for installing SSL certificates, imperative to the security of your website.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from having an accessible website, FQDNs are also useful to have a discoverable computer on an internet network, like when you need to access a computer remotely. This is common in an office to track a computer\u2019s activity.<\/p>\n<p>Also, FQDNs help you access domain services like FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and email. For example, if you want to connect your domain name\u2019s email to an email app on your phone like Gmail or Apple Mail, you need to know the FQDN for the mail server, which is typically something like \u201cmail.yourdomainname.com.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here is an example of an FQDN:<\/p>\n<p>www.tremhost.com<br \/>\nmail.tremhost.com<br \/>\nftp.tremhost.com<br \/>\nHow to find your FQDN<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re not sure how to find your FQDN, please review the following links:<\/p>\n<p>Find your FQDN for Windows OS (operating systems).<\/p>\n<p>Find your FQDN for macOS.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you generate a domain name, it should contain three parts. The first part is the hostname which identifies the specific computer or device on your network that will be using this FQDN. The second part of an FQDN is the domain name and it uniquely identifies your company\u2019s network. Finally, there is the top-level domain (TLD) which classifies domains as either generic or country-code TLDs such as .com for commercial purposes. If you need help viewing any of these components within your own FQDN contact our support team today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who runs the world? Domain names! Domain names literally put names on the internet. They help us identify websites and access them easily. But do you know what a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) is? In this post, we\u2019ll go over what FQDNs are, how they work, and some common uses for them. 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