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Acronym: '''T'''op '''L'''evel '''D'''omain | Acronym: '''T'''op '''L'''evel '''D'''omain | ||
The '''TLD''' is the last part of a domain name, such as [[.com]], [[.net]], [[.us]], etc. | The '''TLD''' is always the last part of a domain name, such as [[.com]], [[.net]], [[.us]], etc.<ref>[http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,2542,t=TLD&i=52942,00.asp]</ref> | ||
Each TLD is managed by a single [[Registry]]. | Each TLD is managed by a single [[Registry]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:06, 6 February 2011
Acronym: Top Level Domain
The TLD is always the last part of a domain name, such as .com, .net, .us, etc.[1]
Each TLD is managed by a single Registry.
Varieties of TLDs[edit | edit source]
There are different types of TLDs.
These TLDs operated in different manners, and can be categorized in some simple ways:
- Operating Mode
- Open - Operating and offering both registration and resolution services.
- Closed - Not Accepting registrations, may be resolving evergreen/legacy/infrastructure subdomains.
- Level of Restriction
- Unrestricted - If there are no requirements that must be met in order to register a name under a TLD, that TLD is Unrestricted.
- Restricted - Requiring Local Physical Address, Local Tax ID, or other specific criteria be met to qualify in order to provision a name.
- Sponsored - A variation on Restricted, the applicant for a domain in an STLD must meet the requirements within that TLD (ie. .jobs would require that Human Resources be involved, .travel would require certain Travel criteria are met, etc).