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domain name

Also known as domain, Internet domain, DNS domain name, web domain

identification string that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority or control within the Internet

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A domain name is the text address you type into your browser to visit a website, like "google.com" or "wikipedia.org" — it's essentially a human-friendly way to identify a specific location on the Internet. It matters because without domain names, you'd have to remember and use complicated numerical addresses instead, making the web far harder to navigate and use.

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Commons category: Domain name system
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An annotated example of a domain name

In the Internet, a domain name is a string that identifies a realm of administrative autonomy, authority, or control. Domain names are often used to identify services provided through the Internet, such as websites, email services, and more. Domain names are used in various networking contexts and for application-specific naming and addressing purposes. In general, a domain name identifies a network domain or an Internet Protocol (IP) resource, such as a personal computer used to access the Internet, or a server computer.