Domain Concepts
When building a website, you will encounter a lot of technical terms on the way, especially when it comes to domains. In this domains concepts series, we pulled together some key articles to guide you through domains and the jargon used within the industry. Knowing these domain concepts will help you in the long run so you can create a website with the goal of making it grow and thrive!
With HostGator, you can do a lot with your domain! We created a video tutorial for you to guide you on what you can do with your domain(s).
Whether you are an advanced expert or someone just starting out, you should be able to find something helpful here when it comes to domains. If it’s not listed here, use the search function above as there are more domain articles in our KB.
The Basics
So what is a domain name?
The basic concept is that a domain name is what you type into your browser to access a website. You can think of it this way; if your website is like your home, the domain name is the address for your house or, in this case, your website.
Each computer that is connected to the internet is assigned a unique IP address. An IP address or the "Internet Protocol" address is a series of numbers that identifies your computer or device on the internet (For example, 23.65.75.88). The IP address allows other computers to communicate with one another. However, an IP address can be more challenging to remember, right? So instead of typing a string of numbers in a browser, you just type its "equivalent name." That's your domain name.
Examples:
- heyitsmesnappy.com
- hostgator.com
- google.com
Please check out these articles to know more.
- How to Identify Your Domain Registrar
- Understanding Domain Life Cycle
- What is the difference between domains vs. hosting vs. website?
- Which Domain Names Can Be Hosted by HostGator?
Need help in choosing a domain?
You may find it overwhelming to choose the perfect domain for your personal blog or business, not to mention the different extension names (TLDs) that HostGator offers. To help ease your mind and provide some tips and suggestions, here are helpful articles to guide you in choosing your domain name.
Let's get started!
Now that you know some of the basics about domains, you'll want to get started by registering or transferring your domain to HostGator. To manage your domains, all of your domain information can be found within the Customer Portal. Check out the articles to see how to access your domains and find out all you can do with your domains in your Customer Portal.
- I purchased my domain name from HostGator. How do I log into that account?
- Using the Domains Tab in Your Customer Portal
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