Domain name system

It's easy to feel lost in the terminology surrounding the Domain Name System (DNS). There are many acronyms and phrases that can be difficult to understand. In our key terms series, we break down key industry terms to help you navigate the .au domain. Here, we take a look at Uniform Resource Locators (URLs).

It's easy to feel lost in the terminology surrounding the Domain Name System (DNS). Here we break some key terms down to help you more easily navigate the .au domain.

When you type a domain name into an Internet search bar or send an email, you start a domain name system (DNS) query. But do you know what happens next? Here, we explain the DNS hierarchy and how it helps you find what you’re looking for online.