AI & the web
DNS
The system that looks up the network addresses associated with domain names.
In everyday use
Your browser uses DNS to find where example.com is hosted.
What to keep in mind
DNS changes can take time to reach different resolvers. DNS does not encrypt the website connection.
Also searched as: Domain Name System
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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