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Glosssary of Web Terms

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Registrant

The Registrant is the entity to which a domain name is registered. The Registrant has overriding authority over that domain name.
 

Registrar

A company in the business of registering domain names. An accredited registrar is permitted to update the domain name database (maintained by the Registry) directly. Other registrars work through partnerships with accredited registrars. Registrars pay a minimum fee per domain name to the Registry for the right to record the ownership of the domain name.
 

Registry

The organization in charge of maintaining the master database of all domain names, including details of ownership, expiry dates etc.
 

Registry Key

The password included in your confirmation message following a domain name registration. Keep your Registry Key confidential, in a safe but accessible place because you will need it to make updates.
 

Renewal

The process of renewing a domain name when it's registered time frame is up. Domain names can be renewed for 1-10 years. Renew your domain name today.
 

Root Servers

These 13 servers contain directories that allow for the locating of individual nameservers that hold information regarding top level domains.
 

RSS

(Rich Site Summary or Real Simply Syndication) A commonly used protocol for syndicating and sharing content such as a blog.