Showing 9 terms in Domain Industry
A Record
An A Record is a DNS record that points a domain or subdomain to an IPv4 address. It is the most common DNS record and is used to connect a domain name to the server where the website is hosted.
View definitionAftermarket
The Aftermarket is the secondary market where already registered domain names are bought and sold. This includes marketplaces, auctions, brokers, and private transactions between buyers and sellers.
View definitionAuth Code
An Auth Code, also known as an EPP Code, is a unique authorization code required to transfer a domain to another registrar. It works like a password that confirms the transfer has been approved by the domain owner.
View definitionBackorder
A Backorder is a request placed with a domain service to try to register a domain as soon as it becomes available. If the service successfully captures the domain, the customer is awarded the registration, sometimes through a private auction if multiple users placed a backorder.
View definitionBIN (Buy It Now)
BIN, short for Buy It Now, is a fixed price at which a domain can be purchased immediately without negotiation or bidding. If the buyer agrees to the listed price, the transaction can proceed at once.
View definitionBroker
A Broker is a person or company that helps buy or sell domain names on behalf of clients. Brokers identify potential buyers, negotiate pricing and terms, and often manage the transaction through escrow.
View definitionCNAME Record
A CNAME Record is a DNS record that points one domain or subdomain to another domain name instead of directly to an IP address. It is commonly used for aliases such as www.example.com pointing to example.com.
View definitionDNS Zone
A DNS Zone is the complete set of DNS records for a domain. It contains the information that tells the internet where the website, email, and other services are hosted. Common records in a DNS zone include A records, CNAME records, MX records, and TXT records.
View definitionDomain Auction
A Domain Auction is a sales format in which multiple buyers place bids on a domain name. The highest bidder wins when the auction ends, subject to any reserve price or auction rules.
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