Extension
The suffix at the end of a domain name, also called a TLD (Top-Level Domain). Extensions include generic options like .com, .net, and .org, as well as country codes like .uk and newer options like .io, .ai, and .xyz.
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EMD (Exact Match Domain)
A domain name that exactly matches a search query, such as CheapFlights.com for 'cheap flights.'
Auction
Domain Name Auctions are a common method for buying and selling domain names. These auctions happen in several ways: Expiry Auctions: When a domain name's registration is not renewed, it even...
Closeout Domain
A closeout domain is a domain that has gone through an auction process but did not receive any bids. These domains are then available for immediate purchase at a fixed price for a limited period, t...
IPSec
IPSec, short for Internet Protocol Security, is a suite of protocols used to secure internet protocol (IP) communications by encrypting and authenticating all IP packets of a communication session....
Deleted Domain
A deleted domain is a domain name that was previously registered but has been released back into the pool of available domain names because the owner did not renew it before the expiry date. Her...
New gTLD
Generic top-level domains introduced through ICANN's expansion program starting in 2014, including .app, .blog, and .shop.