A domain name is a human-readable address used to access websites and other online resources. It serves as an identifier for a specific location on the internet. Instead of typing a long string of numbers (an IP address), users can enter a domain name into their web browser to reach a website.

For example:

Domain name: www.example.com

IP address: 192.0.2.1 (what the domain translates to behind the scenes)

Components of a Domain Name

1. Second-Level Domain (SLD): The main part of the domain (e.g., example in example.com).

2. Top-Level Domain (TLD): The suffix that follows the SLD (e.g., .com, .org, .net).

3. Subdomain (optional): A prefix that organizes content (e.g., blog.example.com).

How It Works

When you enter a domain name, the Domain Name System (DNS) translates it into an IP address so your browser can locate and display the website.

Example Uses

Identifying businesses (amazon.com)

Personal projects (johnsmith.me)

Organizations (unicef.org)

More details here : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name