A domain name such as “icann.org” is essentially the address of a person or an organization on the Internet. It is where other people can find you on line, and can also become your online identity. For example, businesses typically register domain names with their company name and sometimes also register their product names. Individuals often register family names or other names that have personal meaning.
Although they are a big part of the Internet, understanding what these names are, how they work, and how to obtain and maintain them can be mystifying at first.
This highly readable guide available in English, Spanish and French, created in cooperation with ICANN's At-Large Community, helps the individual user understand and use domain names.
Beginner’s Guide to Domain Names available in English, Spanish and French
A domain name such as “icann.org” is essentially the address of a person or an organization on the Internet. It is where other people can find you on line, and can also become your online identity. For example, businesses typically register domain names with their company name and sometimes also register their product names. Individuals often register family names or other names that have personal meaning.
Although they are a big part of the Internet, understanding what these names are, how they work, and how to obtain and maintain them can be mystifying at first.
This highly readable guide available in English, Spanish and French, created in cooperation with ICANN's At-Large Community, helps the individual user understand and use domain names.
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