Domain Extensions & Meaning

February 13th, 2006 at 1:43 am (Domain Names)

The domain name suffix is known as a generic top-level domain (gTLD) and it describes the type of organization. However in the last few years, the lines have blurred somewhat between these categories. Currently in use of these gTLDs:

.aero–For the air-transport industry

.biz–Reserved for businesses

.com–For businesses, commercial enterprises, or online services like America Online. Most companies use this extension.

.coop–Reserved for cooperatives

.edu–For educational institutions and universities

.gov–Reserved for United States government agencies

.info–For all uses

.int–For organizations established by international treaties

.mil–For the United States military

.museum–For use by museums

.name–For use by individuals

.net–For networks; usually reserved for organizations such as Internet service providers

.org–For non-commercial organizations

.pro–For use by professionals, such as attorneys and physicians

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