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How DNS works: the internet's phone book explained
Every time you load a website, a hidden lookup turns a name into an IP address. Here's what DNS is doing behind the scenes, step by step.
Domains · 3 min read ·
What are nameservers, and why do they matter?
Nameservers decide who answers DNS questions for your domain. Get them wrong and nothing resolves. Here's what they are in plain English.
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