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Domain Name Services
- Top-Level Domains
There are two types of top-level domains, generic and country code, plus a
special top-level domain (.arpa) for Internet infrastructure. Generic
domains were created for use by the Internet public, while country code domains
were created to be used by individual countries as they deemed necessary.
Below you will find links to more information about each type of top-level
domain, including contact information or links to their registration services.
- Country Code Domains
(.uk, .de, .jp, .us, etc.)
- Generic Domains
(.aero, .biz, .com, .coop, .edu, .gov, .info, .int, .mil, .museum,
.name, .net, .org, and .pro)
- Infrastructure Domain
(.arpa)
- Documentation
- IANA Reports
- Frequently Asked Questions
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19-Mar-2003
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