Top Level Domain is the last part of a fully qualified domain name. In the internet TLD's are provided the highest
preference in the hierarchy of Domain Name System.
Top Level Domains are divided mainly into two categories, they are Generic TLD's(gTLD's) and
Country Code TLD's(ccTLD). The gTLD's contain three or more characters and ccTLD's are two letter domains
meant for countries or territories.
Apart from this other TLD's include, sponsored TLD's that are sponsored by private agencies or
organisations. Unsponsored TLD's that operate directly under the policy of ICANN.
Following table lists the Generic TLD's(gTLD's)
gTLD
Description
.aero
This TLD is for air-transport industry
.asia
This TLD is for individuals, organisations, individuals from Asia, Autralia, Pacific region
.biz
This TLD is for aimed for business or commercial entities.
.cat
TLD dedicated for websites in the Catalan language or culture
.com
Any one can use this TLD.
.coop
TLD for cooperatives defined by rochdale principles.
.edu
Educational institutions can use this TLD.
.gov
TLD for government agencies, entities of United States.
.info
TLD is open for registration by anyone.
.int
TLD for organizations or offices bound by a treaty between nations.
.jobs
TLD used by companies to advertis ethier own job openings and not third party jobs.
.mil
TLDto be used by US Military.
.mobi
TLD for websites that are compatible with mobile devices.
.museum
TLD is used by museums alone.
.name
This TLD is open for any person to register.
.net
This TLD is open for any person or entity to register.
.org
This TLD is open for any person or entity to register.
.pro
TLD can be registered by certified lawyers,accountants, physicians and engineers of France,Canada,UK and USA.
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