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History of Domain Names


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Domain names are a way of identifying and locating websites on the internet. The first domain names were registered in the 1980s, shortly after the creation of the internet.

In the early days of the internet, computers were identified by their numerical IP addresses, which were difficult for humans to remember. In order to make it easier for people to access websites, the concept of domain names was developed. A domain name is a human-readable address that can be translated into the numerical IP address of a computer, allowing users to access websites using easy-to-remember names instead of numbers.

The first domain names were registered in the mid-1980s, and the system for registering and managing domain names was standardized in the early 1990s with the creation of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), a nonprofit organization that oversees the domain name system. Today, there are over 1.8 billion domain names registered worldwide, and the domain name system is an integral part of the internet.

Getting  a domain name today

To get a domain name, you will need to register it through a domain name registrar. A domain name registrar is a company that is accredited by ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) to sell domain names.

To register a domain name, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Choose a domain name: Think about the name you want for your website and check to see if it is available. You can use a domain name search tool to check the availability of a domain name.

  2. Choose a domain name extension: There are many different domain name extensions to choose from, such as .com, .net, and .org. Choose the one that is right for your website.

  3. Find a domain name registrar: There are many different domain name registrars to choose from, such as GoDaddy and Namecheap. Compare prices and features to find the one that is right for you.

  4. Register your domain name: Once you have found a domain name registrar, you can register your domain name by following the registrar's instructions. This typically involves filling out a registration form and paying a fee.

  5. Set up DNS: Once your domain name is registered, you will need to set up DNS (Domain Name System) records for your domain name. DNS records tell the internet where to find your website, and are typically set up through your domain name registrar or a DNS provider.

Once you have registered your domain name and set up DNS, your website will be accessible to the public using the domain name you have chosen.

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