What is a Domain Name?
A domain name is a human-readable web address used to access websites on the internet instead of numerical IP addresses.
For example, instead of typing a long string of numbers, users can simply enter a domain like example.com to open a website.
A domain name acts as a bridge between users and websites by connecting a memorable name to the technical location of a server.
Detailed explanation
A domain name is part of the internet’s addressing system. When a user enters a domain in a browser, the system uses DNS (Domain Name System) to translate it into an IP address that points to a server where the website is hosted.
A domain typically consists of:
Name (second-level domain): the main identifier (e.g. “google”)
Extension (TLD): the ending like .com, .org, .net
Example:
google.com → “google” is the domain name, “.com” is the TLD
Domain names are unique and must be registered through a domain registrar.
