TDL name server

TDL name server definition 

A TLD name server (top-level domain name server) helps direct web traffic by handling domain names that end in .com, .org, .net, and other top-level domains (TLDs). When you type a website address, the TLD name server helps find the right authoritative DNS server, which then provides the correct IP address so your browser can load the site.

See also: DNS hosting, dynamic DNS

What is a TLD? 

A TLD — or a top-level domain, is the last part of a website address, like .com or .org. It helps categorize websites. Some common TLDs include:

• .com – Commercial websites
• .org – Nonprofit organizations
• .net – Network-related sites
• .edu – Educational institutions
• .gov – Government agencies
• .mil – Military websites
• .info – Informational websites
• .biz – Business websites

How a TLD server works 

1. 1.You type a website address (e.g., www.example.com) into your browser.
2. 2.Your device then asks a recursive DNS server to find the website’s IP address.
3. 3.The recursive DNS server checks its cache, and if the IP isn’t already stored, it moves on to the next step.
4. 4.It then contacts a TLD name server based on the domain extension (e.g., .com, .org, .net).
5. 5.The TLD server then directs the request to the correct authoritative DNS server for that domain.
6. 6.The authoritative DNS server provides the IP address for the website.
7. 7.The recursive DNS server then sends the IP address back to your device.
8. 8.And finally, your browser uses the IP address to connect to the website, and the site loads!