Types of Domains

A domain is a particular field of thought, activity, or interest, especially one over which someone has control, influence, or rights.

  • .com: shorthand for commercial, .com was the first top-level domain in common use
  • net: shorthand for network
  • edu: shorthand for education
  • org: shorthand for organization
  • mil: shorthand for military
  • gov: shorthand for government