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− | + | The domain name system allows users to refer to websites and other Internet resources using names rather than the all-numeric IP addresses assigned to each computer on the Internet. Each domain name consists of a series of character strings separated by dots. The right-most string is its top-level domain (TLD), and every TLD is managed by a single [[registry]]. | |
==Varieties of TLDs== | ==Varieties of TLDs== | ||
There are different types of TLDs. | There are different types of TLDs. | ||
===[[gTLD]]s=== | ===[[gTLD]]s=== | ||
− | *[[ | + | *[[brand TLD]]s - corporations use their corporate name as their website's top-level identifier instead of .com or .biz domain space |
− | *[[ | + | *[[community TLD]]s relate to local events, gatherings, or organizations. |
− | *[[ | + | *[[geoTLD]]s represent geographical or regional areas that are not countries with three or more ASCII characters. |
+ | *[[hSTLD]]s | ||
+ | *[[All New gTLD Applications|nTLD]]s - domains that were introduced beginning in October 2013 | ||
+ | *[[sTLD]]s - has a sponsor for a specific purpose, such as to represent a specific ethnic community, professional group, or geographical location. | ||
===[[ccTLD]]s=== | ===[[ccTLD]]s=== | ||
− | + | [[:Category:CcTLD|Country-code TLDs]] are delegated to a designated [[:Category:CcTLD Registry|ccTLD registry]], which is operated by a [[:Category:CcTLD Manager|ccTLD Manager]], according to local policies that are adapted to meet the economic, cultural, linguistic, and legal circumstances of the country or territory involved. | |
− | *[[ | + | *[[ccTLD|ccTLDs with ASCII characters]] |
− | *[[ | + | :TLDs with two ASCII characters have been established for over 250 countries and external territories. |
+ | *[[IDN ccTLD]]s | ||
+ | :TLDs with non-ASCII characters designated for a country or geographic region. | ||
==Operating Mode== | ==Operating Mode== | ||
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==Level of Restriction== | ==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. | * 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 | + | * Restricted - Requiring Local Physical Address, Local Tax ID, or other specific criteria to qualify. |
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[[Category: Glossary]] | [[Category: Glossary]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:07, 24 February 2021
The domain name system allows users to refer to websites and other Internet resources using names rather than the all-numeric IP addresses assigned to each computer on the Internet. Each domain name consists of a series of character strings separated by dots. The right-most string is its top-level domain (TLD), and every TLD is managed by a single registry.
Varieties of TLDs
There are different types of TLDs.
gTLDs
- brand TLDs - corporations use their corporate name as their website's top-level identifier instead of .com or .biz domain space
- community TLDs relate to local events, gatherings, or organizations.
- geoTLDs represent geographical or regional areas that are not countries with three or more ASCII characters.
- hSTLDs
- nTLDs - domains that were introduced beginning in October 2013
- sTLDs - has a sponsor for a specific purpose, such as to represent a specific ethnic community, professional group, or geographical location.
ccTLDs
Country-code TLDs are delegated to a designated ccTLD registry, which is operated by a ccTLD Manager, according to local policies that are adapted to meet the economic, cultural, linguistic, and legal circumstances of the country or territory involved.
- TLDs with two ASCII characters have been established for over 250 countries and external territories.
- TLDs with non-ASCII characters designated for a country or geographic region.
Operating Mode
TLDs operate in different manners but can be categorized in some simple ways:
- 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 to qualify.