What are Domains and Top-Level Domains (TLDs)?
A domain serves as a human-readable identifier assigned to a numerical Internet Protocol (IP) address. This system makes accessing websites significantly simpler than having to remember a long string of numbers.
Domains are paired with a Top-Level Domain (TLD) to create the complete domain name. The domain portion itself can be chosen freely, such as "bobsflowers" or "ratloverforum," provided it is available. You then select a TLD to combine with it.
Common Top-Level Domains (TLDs)
The following are some of the most frequently used TLD extensions globally:
- .com
- .net
- .org
- .info
- .us
The Final Domain Name
Your chosen domain, when combined with a TLD, forms the final domain name (e.g., bobsflowers.com).
It is essential to understand that domain names must be unique worldwide. They can only be registered to one individual or entity at any given time.
