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Frequently Asked Questions about Domain Names
- What is the domain name system?
- The Domain Name System (DNS) helps users to find their way around the Internet. Every computer on the Internet has a unique address - just like a telephone number - which is a rather complicated string of numbers. It is called it's "IP address" (IP stands for "Internet Protocol"). IP Addresses are hard to remember. The DNS makes using the Internet easier by allowing a familiar string of letters (the "domain name") to be used instead of the arcane IP address. So instead of typing 216.199.31.135, you can type RealWebs.com. It is a "mnemonic" device that makes addresses easier to remember.
- What does it mean to "register" a domain name?
- When you register a domain name, you are inserting an entry into a directory of all the domain names and their corresponding computers on the Internet.
- How do I register a domain name?
- Domain names ending with .biz, .com, .info, .name, .net, .org or .cc can be registered through many different companies (known as "registrars") that compete with one another. Even though they compete for name registration, they all report to a central directory.
You can also register your domain name on an affiliate site (like RealWebs.com), where the affiliate handles all registration, transfer and renewal responsibilities with a Registrar on your behalf. RealWebs.com is an affiliate of Bulk Register and Network Solutions.
- Where do I find more information on DNS?
- You can get it right from the horses mouth! (so to speak) ICANN (Intenet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has the authoritative FAQ on their InterNIC site.
In fact, the above information is taken from their site. The address is: http://www.InterNIC.org/faqs. This will open in a new window.
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