Domain Names

A domain name (e.g. www.uniteddomains.com) is a unique address on the Internet, and used to indicate resource ownership. Most people are familiar with domain names as the location of websites on the Internet. A basic domain name consists of parts, separated by dots. Each of these parts helps to identify the domain.

Each domain is completely unique - there can only be one. This can make them a valuable commodity, depending on demand.

How a Domain works

The Top Level Domain (TLD) is the last part of a domain name. The most common TLDs are generic TLDs (gTLDs) meaning that the domain can be used internationally. These gTLDs include the best known type of domain, .COM as well as .NET, .ORG, .BIZ and more. Another kind of TLD is the country code TLD (ccTLD) which indicates an affiliation with a particular country. For example, French websites often end in .FR, and British sites end with .UK. Some country codes can be used without a formal country affiliation, such as .ME for Montenegro or .TV for Tuvalu.

Domain Registrars

Just as you register the deed to your car, you need to register a domain name with a domain registrar. A domain name registrar must be accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), an international organization that provides oversight for certain Internet related issues, including domain names. United Domains is proudly accredited as a domain name registrar by ICANN. This means that you can trust us to protect your information and offer you the best service in helping you manage your domains.