DNS

The Domain ✕ A domain is your website's internet address, e.g. "cryvor.com." It's registered and, via DNS, points to the server where the site lives. More in the glossary → Name System means you don't have to memorize numbers: when you type a domain name, your device asks DNS for the server's IP address and connects to it — all in a fraction of a second. DNS is changed, for example, when you move a domain to a new host, via what are called nameservers. It also matters for security: "DNS leaks" can reveal the sites you visit even with a VPN, and tampered DNS is used for attacks. Find domain basics in the best web hosting comparison.