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Domain Names

Updated 2 July 2026

A domain name is the address visitors type to reach your website, such as example.com. Your domain is registered with a registrar and points to your hosting server through DNS records.

This article explains key concepts and practical context so you can make informed decisions for your WordPress site.

Key concepts

  • Registrar: where you buy and renew the domain.
  • Nameservers: tell the internet which DNS provider controls your records.
  • DNS propagation: changes can take up to 48 hours to spread globally.

Before changing nameservers or transferring a domain, note your current DNS records so email and subdomains keep working.