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 ✕ A server is a powerful computer that provides data or services to other devices — for example serving a website or storing your cloud files. More in the glossary → 's IP address ✕ An IP address is the unique number that makes your device reachable online — like a postal address for data packets. It can reveal your rough location and internet provider. More in the glossary → 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 ✕ A VPN routes your internet traffic through an encrypted external server. This hides your real IP address and stops third parties — like your provider or public Wi-Fi — from seeing what you do. More in the glossary → , and tampered DNS is used for attacks. Find domain basics in the best web hosting comparison.