A domain name is composed of two main parts: the actual name (e.g., "example") and the top-level domain (TLD) (e.g., ".com"). When combined, they form a complete domain name like "example.com." The domain name is used to locate and identify a particular IP (Internet Protocol) address, which is the numerical address that computers use to communicate on the internet.
Here's a breakdown of the parts of a domain name:
Actual Name: This is the unique and human-readable part of the domain name, often representing the name of the organization, brand, or purpose of the website (e.g., "example").
Top-Level Domain (TLD): This is the last part of the domain name, usually indicating the type or category of the website (e.g., ".com", ".org", ".net", ".gov", ".edu", etc.). Each TLD has specific rules and purposes.
When someone types a domain name (e.g., "example.com") into a web browser, the DNS (Domain Name System) translates this human-readable domain name into an IP address (e.g., "192.168.1.1"), which is used to locate and access the website.
Web hosting companies provide services that allow individuals or organizations to store their website's files, databases, and other content on servers. The domain name is then associated with a specific IP address or set of IP addresses through the hosting provider's DNS settings. This association enables visitors to access the website by entering the domain name in their browsers, which directs them to the appropriate server hosting the website's content.
