Domainnimen

Domainnimen is a term used in this article to refer to the human-readable address of internet resources, commonly known as a domain name. The domainnimen system is built on the Domain Name System (DNS), which translates names into numeric addresses.

A domainnimen consists of labels separated by dots, forming a hierarchical structure. The rightmost label is the top-level domain (TLD). A full domainnimen, or FQDN, includes all labels up to the root. Domainnimen can be registered through registrars and must be delegated to a registry for the chosen TLD. Registration involves providing contact information and paying a fee; there are policies on eligibility and renewal.

DNS resolution begins when a user enters a domainnimen. Recursive resolvers query root servers, TLD servers, and authoritative servers to obtain the corresponding IP address and other data stored in DNS records such as A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, or TXT.

Security and privacy have become important for domainnimen management. DNSSEC provides authentication of DNS data, while privacy-enhancing options like DNS over HTTPS and DNS over TLS protect query confidentiality. Data protection rules govern registration details and access to WHOIS information in many jurisdictions.

In practice, domainnimen is central to branding and online presence, with businesses aiming for short, memorable names and the proliferation of new gTLDs. Related topics include domain name, DNS, registrars and registries, and ICANN.