Domains Anatomy
Welcome to domains central here, you’ll find a treasure trove of resources to help you dive deeper into the world of domains and DNS
General concepts
Domain Anatomy
Domains can be divided in 3 levels
www.
3rd Level
Third Level domain
It precedes the top-level domain and represents the owner's brand or purpose.
DomainName
2nd Level
Second Level domain
Often used to separate environments, regions or services. Selected by the domain owner, always goes before the domain.
.com
1st Level
Top Level Domain
TLDs, the last part of a domain name, can be Generic, Country-code, or sponsored, indicating the managing organization.
Domain Registration Process
The domain registration process is a critical step in establishing an online presence. It involves several stages designed to ensure that the domain is properly assigned, securely managed, and legally associated with the correct entity.
Registrant
Registers a domain to increase their online presence
Registrar
Takes requests from registrants
Registry operators
Keeps the record of domain registrants
ICANN
Oversees the global domain name system across the internet
Domains Anatomy
Welcome to domains central here, you’ll find a treasure trove of resources to help you dive deeper into the world of domains and DNS
General concepts
Domain Anatomy
Domains can be divided in 3 levels
www.
3rd Level
Third Level domain
It precedes the top-level domain and represents the owner's brand or purpose.
DomainName
2nd Level
Second Level domain
Often used to separate environments, regions or services. Selected by the domain owner, always goes before the domain.
.com
1st Level
Top Level Domain
TLDs, the last part of a domain name, can be Generic, Country-code, or sponsored, indicating the managing organization.
Domain Registration Process
The domain registration process is a critical step in establishing an online presence. It involves several stages designed to ensure that the domain is properly assigned, securely managed, and legally associated with the correct entity.
Registrant
Registers a domain to increase their online presence
Registrar
Takes requests from registrants
Registry operators
Keeps the record of domain registrants
ICANN
Oversees the global domain name system across the internet
Domains Anatomy
Welcome to domains central here, you’ll find a treasure trove of resources to help you dive deeper into the world of domains and DNS
General concepts
Domain Anatomy
Domains can be divided in 3 levels
www.
3rd Level
Third Level domain
It precedes the top-level domain and represents the owner's brand or purpose.
DomainName
2nd Level
Second Level domain
Often used to separate environments, regions or services. Selected by the domain owner, always goes before the domain.
.com
1st Level
Top Level Domain
TLDs, the last part of a domain name, can be Generic, Country-code, or sponsored, indicating the managing organization.
Domain Registration Process
The domain registration process is a critical step in establishing an online presence. It involves several stages designed to ensure that the domain is properly assigned, securely managed, and legally associated with the correct entity.
Registrant
Registers a domain to increase their online presence
Registrar
Takes requests from registrants
Registry operators
Keeps the record of domain registrants
ICANN
Oversees the global domain name system across the internet