What is a domain name ?
A domain name, also known as a Web address, is a name used to identify and locate your Web site. By registering your own domain, you have the opportunity to pick a short, easy to remember address that matches your site. And because each domain name is unique, you can keep your domain name no matter what service you use for hosting your site.
Computers connected to the Internet have unique numerical addresses so that electronic information is delivered to the right place. The domain name system (DNS) translates the numerical addresses of computers into more user-friendly names. The resulting domain names are easier to remember and help people to find information on the Internet. Domain names are used to identify particular web pages. For example, in the web site address “http://nominet.org.uk/index.html” the domain name is nominet.org.uk. Domain names are also used in e-mail addresses, for example, user@nominet.org.uk, that enable people to send and receive electronic messages.
Related Questions
- Is it necessary for a Party to be represented by a lawyer in a CN domain name or Chinese domain name dispute administrative proceeding?
- To which disputes does the China Internet Network Information Center Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (CNDRP) apply?
- How much does an administrative proceeding in regard to a disputed CN domain name or Chinese domain name cost?
