Hosting glossary
TLD (top-level domain)
In short: The last part of a domain name, such as .com, .org or .shop.
Generic TLDs (gTLDs) like .com, .net and .shop follow ICANN's policies. Each TLD is run by a registry, which sets the wholesale price registrars pay.
Also called
- Domain extension
- gTLD
- Top-level domain
See also: .com domains
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