DNS (Domain Name System) - How DNS Works (4 Simple Steps) - Grade 9 Computer Science 2082

 

DNS (Domain Name System)

·       DNS is the internet’s naming system that converts website names into IP addresses, helping browsers find and open websites.

·       DNS is important because it helps users access websites without needing to remember complex IP addresses.

 

How DNS Works (4 Simple Steps)

·       Type a website name (like www.google.com).

·       DNS finds the IP address (like 142.250.190.68) linked to that name.

·       Browser uses the IP to connect to the correct server.

·       Website loads on the screen.

Typing www.youtube.com → DNS → Finds IP 142.250.190.78 → Loads YouTube

 

 

IP address

A unique number used to identify a device or website on the internet.

 

There are many types of Domain Name(Top Level Domain). Some of them are listed below:

·       .com (Commercial)

·       .np (Country Code Top-Level Domain for Nepal)

·       .edu (Education)

·       .gov (Government)

·       .org (Organization

 

DNS registration process

·       Choose the domain name: Choose a domain name that is unique and memorable that identifies your website.

·       Check the availability: Verify the availability of the chosen domain using the registrar’s domain checker tool.

·       Choose a domain name registrar: Choose a trusted registrar to officially register your chosen domain name. (gurkhahost.com, prabhuhost.com)

·       Buy and register your domain name: Once availability has been verified and a registrar has been chosen, buy and register your domain name.

·       Do not lose your domain name: Renew the domain registration before it expires so that you don’t lose your domain name.

 

(Think of a Name, Check if It's Taken, Choose Where to Buy It, Buy the Domain Name, Renew It Every Year)