What is a domain name extension?

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Introduction

In this documentation, we will see what a domain name is and what extensions are available at LWS.

Definition of the domain name

A domain name allows access to a website. A domain is a set of computers connected to the Internet and sharing a common characteristic. Therefore, an internet address or domain name is the equivalent of your postal address on the internet.

Why use a domain name?

The domain name appears in your URL bar. Memorizing one or more IP addresses can be complicated and you no longer know which site it corresponds to. As a result, using a domain name is much more practical. For example, LWS has the domain name lws.fr, so it is easier to remember than its IP.

Choosing a domain name is important on the internet, because it is your brand image and a protection.

Its composition:

The domain name is made up of three parts: the first part is the "subdomain", the second part is the second level, and the third part is the top-level domain, more commonly called "extensions".

A subdomain allows a visitor to arrive directly on the page they are looking for.

LWS has several subdomains allowing you to access specific things. For example https://aide.lws.fr/ (the page you are currently on).

Extensions

There are several types of extensions. Each extension is managed by a registry at the international and national level. At LWS, you will find more than 400 extensions. Find the most popular extensions such as .fr, .be, .com, and even .eu.

Click here to see the full list and pricing of the extensions available at LWS.

Conclusion

By now, you know the definition of a domain name and why to use it. You also know that a domain name is made up of three parts and that there are several types of extensions.

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jack
11 Aug 2025
comment lier son nom de domaine a l'hebergement sur lws?
Maxence-LWS Official answer
11 Aug 2025

Bonjour,

Je vous remercie pour votre message.

Pour lier un nom de domaine LWS à l'un de vos hébergements, voici comment faire : https://aide.lws.fr/a/334

À noter que cette aide en ligne recense la majorité des cas, si le vôtre n'est pas listé, je vous invite à nous contacter depuis votre espace client ou sur cette page : https://www.lws.fr/contact

Cordialement, L'équipe LWS

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