What is DNS and how does it work? – Knowligent
What is DNS and how does it work?

What is DNS and how does it work?

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How a DNS (Domain Name System) server works.

The Domain Name System (DNS) is one of the most critical components of the World Wide Web (WWW). It helps you go from typing a web address into your browser to seeing the correct website on your screen.

Nowadays, this process happens so quickly that it is easy to take it for granted. However, there is a complex set of processes going on behind the scenes to help you browse beautiful websites like this one!

The Internet is essentially many computers connected to each other by network cables, radio signals, and various other methods of transporting a digital signal. What unites all of these devices and network technologies is the Internet Protocol (IP).