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Definition

What Is DNS (Domain Name System)?

The system that translates human-readable domain names (e.g., reloadmode.com) into machine-readable IP addresses so browsers can locate web servers.

Related Terms

Custom Domain

CDN

Hosting

SSL Certificate

Above the Fold

Example

When a user types reloadmode.com, DNS resolves the domain to Webflow's IP address and serves the site.

Synonyms:

Domain Name System, Domain resolution

Acronyms:

DNS