Understanding Domain
Knowing the order of Domain
A domain is commonly used by computer science people to refer to their website title. A domain can be used in a website, email, or URL links. Let us unfold the unknowns of “domain.”
Domains are usually split into different parts: protocol, subdomain, root domain, second-level domain, top-level domain, and path (file).
We will use an example for our website:
https://www.ianlam.us.kg/2024/06/frequently-asked-question-faq.html
In this domain, the "https" part is called the protocol, as it calls the information on a website and allows the web server and browser to communicate.
The second part, "www" (World Wide Web), is a subdomain. This is the most common part where domain owners separate different websites. For example, "www" can redirect to Blogger, while "youtube.ianlam.us.kg" might redirect you to a YouTube channel.
The part where “ianlam” is called the root domain, where businesses usually put their name or brand name for people to easily recognize.
“us” does not necessarily mean the website is hosted in the United States, as this is the second-level domain. This can be purchased completely, so "us.kg" would be a domain but also could be distributed for further domains, so "ianlam.us.kg" would be a domain.
The most common top-level domain is “.com,” as this has been used for the past decades. In this situation, “.kg” would be the top-level domain. “.kg” is the country code for Kyrgyzstan, where the domain is hosted. Some other country codes would be “.us,” “.hk,” and “.uk,” where common ones' prices would mark up.
Identifying False Domain
Now you can identify how the website works; this will help you prevent getting scammed. As you might know, www.blogger.com is the official website for Blogger, but if Blogger claims to send you an email that redirects you to the website link.blogger.com, this means it is 99% safe, as the domain is owned and managed by Blogger. However, if you see a website that is www.blogger.go.co, this would definitely not be Blogger, as the domain “go.co” is not Blogger’s root domain.
A common website that might trick people wishing to get more Robux is www.roblox.com. If one day a friend sends you a link to www.roblox.xyz (xyz is the cheapest domain you can get, which scammers use most often), definitely DO NOT click on it!
Getting a Domain
As you are now probably a “pro” in domains, you would definitely want to get one now. Let me show you a quick, safe, and most importantly, FREE way to claim a domain.
*Ian Lam does not ensure that us.kg is totally safe to use; please consider wisely before following and reading the following instructions.
First, we will claim a domain that ends with us.kg by registering an account at nic.us.kg. Then you will type in the root domain you would like, e.g., gov.us.kg or google.us.kg. Next, register a free account with Cloudflare, and you will be provided with two Cloudflare name servers.
Place the two name servers (a form of ID to verify you own the domain) into the registration account at nic.us.kg. Wait for 5-10 minutes for Cloudflare to process your name servers. You can start your website by simply using Blogger or Google Sites!
Connecting with Gmail
After you have connected the email you received to your Gmail, if you want to use that email to send a message, please follow these steps:
- Open 2-step verification on Google for your account.
- Search for "app password" in Google Account settings and create one with your email.
- Go back to Gmail and click on "Settings."
- Click on "Accounts and Import" and then click "Add an account" for your email.
- For the email and name, enter the name you want, but DO NOT select the option for “Treat it as an alias.”
- For the server, enter “smtp.gmail.com,” and for the username, use your Google login username.
- Copy the password you created in “App Password” and paste it into the password field.
- Go back to the Gmail page, and a confirmation email will be sent to verify your email.
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