What is a domain name?

A domain name is a human-readable address that points to a server on the internet. When you type a domain name into your browser, the browser looks up the IP address associated with that domain name and sends a request to the server at that IP address. The server then sends back the web page associated with that domain name.

• Why do I need a domain name?
• How do I choose a domain name?
• How do I register a domain name?
• How do I set up a domain name?
• How do I renew a domain name?
• How do I transfer a domain name?
• How do I protect my domain name?
• How do I sell a domain name?
• How do I choose a domain name registrar?
• How do I transfer a domain name to a new owner?
• How do I point a domain name to a specific IP address?
• How do I set up a subdomain for my domain name?
• How do I create a custom email address with my domain name?