A top-level domain (TLD), sometimes referred to as a top-level domain name, is the last part of an Internet Domain name, that is, the group of letters that follow the final dot

of any domain name.

For example…..in the URL…..www.google.comcom (or COM) is the Top Level Domain.

TLD’s are generally organized into categories that are established by organizations who oversee

management of the Internet.

Here are a few of the most commonly used Top Level Domain Names

.milMilitary

The .mil TLD is limited to use by the U.S. military.

.govGovernmental

The .gov TLD is limited to U.S. governmental entities and agencies (mostly but not exclusively federal).

.eduEducational

The .edu TLD is limited to institutions of learning

.orgOrganization

This is an open TLD; any person or entity is permitted to register

.comCommercial

This is an open TLD; any person or entity is permitted to register