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Short Domain

A domain name with few characters, typically under 6 letters. Short domains are easier to remember, type, and brand, making them more valuable than longer alternatives.

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Sunrise Period

A Sunrise Period refers to a specific time frame during which trademark holders have the opportunity to register domain names that match their trademarks before they're available to the general pub...

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....

Landrush

A period during the launch of a new TLD when domains can be registered before general availability, often at premium prices.

PPC

Pay-Per-Click advertising

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 ...

MX Record

Mail Exchange Record - a DNS record that specifies the mail server responsible for receiving email on behalf of a domain.