Internet

Plain-language definitions of Internet terms. 3 terms.

• DNS (Domain Name System)

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  DNS is a system that translates domain names into IP addresses. It is a way to make it easier to remember and type domain names instead of IP addresses.

• Domain

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  A domain is the name of a website, like techterms.io. It's what people type into the browser to visit your site. You usually buy one through a domain registrar.

• Subdomain

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  A subdomain is a part of a larger domain name, used to organize and separate different sections of a website.

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