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Propagation

The process by which DNS changes spread across the global network of DNS servers. When you update DNS records, it can take 24-48 hours for all servers worldwide to reflect the changes. Propagation time depends on TTL settings and the caching behavior of various DNS resolvers.

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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...

TLD

The term "TLD" or "Top-Level Domain" is fundamental to your line of work. It refers to the last segment of a domain name, or the part that follows immediately after the "dot" symbol. There...

Typo Domain

Typo Domains refers to domains that are intentionally registered with misspellings, typos, or common typing errors related to popular domain names or brands. The purpose of typo domains is often...

TLS

TLS is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communications over a computer network. It's the successor to Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). When a domain uses TLS, it means that data se...

Reg Fee

Short for 'registration fee' - the cost to register a domain name for one year.

Renewal Costs

\nRenewal Costs or Renewal Fees refer to the annual payment required to retain the registration of a domain name. When you register a domain name, you essentially lease it for a specific period, co...