Why do domain extensions exist?

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When you register a domain name , you'll need to choose both the name and a domain extension. Subdomains and anything that comes in the URL after the extension can be created later.

The original purpose of domain extensions was to classify websites by type.

For example, any website with an address ending in .com was assumed to be a commercial site.

But as you know, all kinds of websites use .com . As the Internet has evolved, domain extensions have often been used in ways other than originally intended.

Here's an example you might be less familiar with: the .fm switzerland whatsapp number dataextension is supposed to designate a Micronesian website. But it's now used by many radio stations and audio streaming sites.

There are extensions, such as .gov , that are restricted to specific organizations. But many others are open to anyone.

As a website owner, your domain extension serves several purposes. It can tell people what kind of site they are on, it can inspire trust, and it can create a catchy, memorable URL .

Who is responsible for domain extensions?
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) manages domain extensions through its division, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).