Domain – All Information

Here you'll find a comprehensive overview of domains. From basics and setup to tips for choosing the right domain.

What is a domain?

A domain is the globally unique address of your website on the internet. Instead of having to remember complicated IP addresses, visitors simply enter your domain – for example yourbusiness.com. The DNS (Domain Name System) then translates the name into the associated IP address and directs the visitor to the correct server.

Structure of a domain

• Third-level domain: www (optional, usually automatic)
• Second-level domain: yourname (the freely choosable part)
• Top-level domain (TLD): .de, .com, .net, .org and many more

Example: www.yourname.com

Domain types

• Country code domains (ccTLD): .de, .at, .ch, .it, .fr – ideal for local projects
• Generic domains (gTLD): .com, .net, .org, .info – for international or thematic projects
• New TLDs: .shop, .online, .app, .blog – for specific applications

Domain vs. Webspace vs. Hosting

What belongs to a domain?

• DNS settings (A records, CNAME, MX records)
• Forwarding and subdomains
• Domain protection and privacy options
• Owner change and transfer

What to look for when choosing a domain

• Short and memorable – long domains are hard to remember
• Avoid special characters or umlauts if possible
• Choose a suitable TLD for your project
• Check trademark rights – not every domain is legally allowed
• Activate domain protection for privacy

Which domain suits whom?

• .com – International projects and global reach
• .de – Companies and individuals focused on Germany
• .net – Network and technology projects
• .org – Associations and non-profit organizations
• .shop – Online shops and e-commerce

Domain at NexoraHost

With us, you get webspace and servers without a domain – you need to register the domain yourself with a domain provider of your choice. Afterwards you can easily connect it to your server via the DNS settings.

More details and step-by-step guides can be found in the articles in the left navigation under Domains.