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TLD

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The term \"TLD\" or \"Top-Level Domain\" is fundamental to your line of work. It refers to the last segment of a domain name, or the part that follows immediately after the \"dot\" symbol.

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There are several types of TLDs:

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  1. gTLD (Generic Top-Level Domains): These are the most common and include extensions like .com, .net, .org, .info.
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  3. ccTLD (Country Code Top-Level Domains): These represent specific geographic locations. For example, .us for United States, .ca for Canada, .jp for Japan.
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  5. sTLD (Sponsored Top-Level Domains): These are overseen by private organizations. For example, .edu for educational institutions, .gov for U.S. government entities.
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  7. nTLD (New Top-Level Domains): These are part of the new domain program by ICANN and include any domains beyond the original gTLDs, like .app, .blog, .ai.
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