What is domain name?

What is domain name?

When referring to an Internet address or name, a domain or domain name is the location of a website. For example, the domain name “google.com” points to the IP address “216.58.216.164”. Generally, it’s easier to remember a name rather than a long string of numbers. A domain name contains a maximum of sixty three characters, with one character minimum, and is entered after the protocol in the URL, as shown in the following example.

What is a top and second level domain?

In our example of the “google.com” domain name, there are two parts of the domain name. First is “google,” which is referred to as the SLD (second-level domain) and “.com,” which is the TLD (top-level domain). See our top-level domain definition for further information on top level domains.

What was the first domain?

The first Internet domain name “symbolics.com” was registered by Symbolics, a Massachusetts computer company on March 15, 1985. When deciding on a domain name, its a good idea to keep it simple, something that is easy to remember. Additional promoting tips for websites is on our guide to promoting your content on the web. To register or look up a domain name, we recommend visiting GoDaddy or Network solutions; both companies are domain name registrars.

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