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Domain Propagation

The time it takes for DNS changes to a domain to be recognized across all internet servers globally. During propagation, some users may see the old settings while others see the new ones. This process typically completes within 24-48 hours but can vary based on TTL and ISP caching.

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COM

".com" is a top-level domain (TLD) in the Domain Name System of the Internet. Its name is derived from the word "commercial," indicating its original intended purpose for domains registered by ...

Domain Flipping

Domain flipping is a key strategy in our industry. It's the practice of buying domain names at a low cost and then selling them for a profit. The process involves identifying domain names that h...

A Record

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

Locking

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

Punycode

ASCII representation of Unicode domain names

Mil

The .mil domain is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) that is used exclusively by the U.S. Department of Defense and its subsidiary or affiliated organizations. Its name is derived from the first ...