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Nameserver

A server that handles DNS queries for a domain, translating the domain name into its IP address. Domains typically have at least two nameservers for redundancy.

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Extension

The suffix at the end of a domain name, also called a TLD, such as .com, .net, .org, or country codes like .uk.

Cloaking

A technique where different content is shown to search engines than to regular visitors, often considered a black-hat SEO practice.

Drop Date

The specific date and time when an expired domain becomes available for registration again.

.gov is a top-level domain (TLD) that is specifically reserved for the use of governmental entities in the United States at the federal, state, and local levels.The .gov TLD is managed by the Gener...

Domain Propagation

The time it takes for DNS changes to a domain to be recognized across all internet servers globally.