Domain Name Glossary
Definitions and explanations of common domain name and DNS terminology.
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DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)
EmailAn email authentication method that adds a digital signature to verify message authenticity.
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication)
EmailAn email protocol that builds on SPF and DKIM to prevent email spoofing.
DNS (Domain Name System)
TechnicalThe system that translates domain names into IP addresses.
DNS Propagation
TechnicalThe time it takes for DNS changes to spread across all servers worldwide.
Domain Name
BasicsA human-readable address used to access websites on the internet.
Domain Parking
BusinessRegistering a domain without associating it with a website, often displaying ads to generate revenue.
Domain Registrar
BasicsA company authorized to register and manage domain names on behalf of customers.
Domain Transfer
BusinessThe process of moving a domain registration from one registrar to another.
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SPF (Sender Policy Framework)
EmailAn email authentication method that specifies which servers can send email from your domain.
SSL Certificate
TechnicalA digital certificate that enables encrypted connections between a web server and browser.
Subdomain
BasicsA prefix added to a domain name to create a separate section of a website.
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