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CNAME

Canonical Name Record - a DNS record type that maps an alias domain name to the true (canonical) domain name. CNAMEs are commonly used to point subdomains like www or mail to the main domain, or to connect a domain to third-party services like email marketing platforms or CDNs.

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Domain Name

A domain name can be defined as the unique, human-readable Internet address of a website. It is used to identify and locate web pages on the Internet in an easily understandable way, rather than us...

Stealth Acquisition

Purchasing a domain without revealing the true buyer's identity, often through a broker or shell company.

Locking

A security feature that prevents unauthorized changes or transfers of a domain name.

A Record

An Address Record in DNS that maps a domain name to an IPv4 address.

Keyword Domain

A Keyword Domain refers to a domain name that includes specific words or phrases related to the content, product, service, or industry of the website it's associated with. These keywords are typica...

.TECH

A generic top-level domain targeting the technology sector.