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{{Short description|Reserved Internet domain name}} | {{Short description|Reserved Internet domain name}} | ||
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{{Infobox website | {{Infobox website | ||
| name = example.com | | name = example.com | ||
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| logo_caption = <!-- or: | logocaption = --> | | logo_caption = <!-- or: | logocaption = --> | ||
| screenshot = Exampledotcom.png | | screenshot = Exampledotcom 2025.png | ||
| collapsible = <!-- set as "on", "y", etc, otherwise omit/leave blank --> | | collapsible = <!-- set as "on", "y", etc, otherwise omit/leave blank --> | ||
| collapsetext = <!-- collapsible area's heading (default "Screenshot"); omit/leave blank if collapsible not set --> | | collapsetext = <!-- collapsible area's heading (default "Screenshot"); omit/leave blank if collapsible not set --> | ||
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The domain names '''example.com''', '''example.net''', '''example.org''', and '''example.edu''' are [[second-level domain]] names in the [[Domain Name System]] of the [[Internet]]. They are reserved by the [[Internet Assigned Numbers Authority]] (IANA) at the direction of the [[Internet | The domain names '''example.com''', '''example.net''', '''example.org''', and '''example.edu''' are [[Network domain|second-level domain]] names in the [[Domain Name System blocklist|Domain Name System]] of the [[Internet]]. They are reserved by the [[Internet Assigned Numbers Authority]] (IANA) at the direction of the [[Internet]] (IETF) as [[DNS blocking|special-use domain names]] for documentation purposes. The domain names are used widely in books, tutorials, sample network configurations, and generally as examples for the use of domain names. The [[ICANN|Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers]] (ICANN) operates websites for these domains with content that reflects their purpose. | ||
==Purpose== | ==Purpose== | ||
The domains ''example.com'', ''example.net'', ''example.org'' and ''example.edu'' are intended for general use in any kind of documentation, such as [[technical documentation|technical]] and [[software documentation]], manuals, and sample software configurations. Thus, [[Technical writer|documentation writers]] can be sure to select a domain name without creating naming conflicts if end-users try to use the sample configurations or examples verbatim. The domains may be used in documentation without prior consultation with IANA or ICANN. | The domains ''example.com'', ''example.net'', ''example.org'' and ''example.edu'' are intended for general use in any kind of documentation, such as [[technical documentation|technical]] and [[software documentation]], manuals, and sample software configurations. Thus, [[Technical writer|documentation writers]] can be sure to select a domain name without creating naming conflicts if end-users try to use the sample configurations or examples verbatim. The domains may be used in documentation without prior consultation with IANA or ICANN. | ||
In practice, these domain names are also installed in the Domain Name System with the [[Internet Protocol]] (IP) addresses for [[Internet Protocol version 4]] (IPv4) and [[IPv6]] of a [[web server]] managed by [[ICANN]]. The domains are digitally signed using [[Domain Name System | In practice, these domain names are also installed in the Domain Name System with the [[Internet Protocol]] (IP) addresses for [[IPv4|Internet Protocol version 4]] ([[IPv4]]) and [[IPv6 rapid deployment|IPv6]] of a [[web server]] managed by [[ICANN]]. The domains are digitally signed using [[Domain Name System blocklist|Domain]] (DNSSEC). | ||
The zone files of each domain also define one subdomain name. The [[third-level domain]] name ''www'' resolves to the IP addresses of the parent domains. | The zone files of each domain also define one subdomain name. The [[third-level domain]] name ''www'' resolves to the IP addresses of the parent domains. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The second-level domain label ''example'' for the | The second-level domain label ''example'' for the top-level domains com, net, and org have been reserved and registered since at least 1992. The IETF established the authority of this use in 1999. | ||
In 2013, the status and purpose of the domains was restated by the IETF as belonging to a group of ''special-use domain names''. | In 2013, the status and purpose of the domains was restated by the IETF as belonging to a group of ''special-use domain names''. | ||
In 2025, the domain received a minor update to its appearance and content when visited over HTTP(S). | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[.local]] – [[Pseudo-top-level domain|Pseudo-TLD]] with [[Domain name#Fictitious domain name|no meaning]] in the DNS for use with local [[Zero-configuration networking|zeroconf networking]] only | * [[.local]] – [[Pseudo-top-level domain|Pseudo-TLD]] with [[Domain name#Fictitious domain name|no meaning]] in the DNS for use with local [[Zero-configuration networking|zeroconf networking]] only | ||
* [[Domain name#Fictitious domain name|Fictitious domain name]] | * [[Domain name#Fictitious domain name|Fictitious domain name]] | ||
* [[IPv4#Special- | * [[IPv4#Special-use_addresses|IPv4 Special-use addresses]] – some special-use IPv4 address ranges are reserved for documentation and examples | ||
* [[Top-level domain#Reserved domains| | * [[Top-level domain#Reserved domains|domains]] | ||
== | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Domain Name System]] | [[Category:Domain Name System]] | ||
[[Category:Placeholder names]] | [[Category:Placeholder names]] | ||
[[Category:Internet properties established in 1999]] | [[Category:Internet properties established in 1999]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:10, 31 December 2025
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Purpose
The domains example.com, example.net, example.org and example.edu are intended for general use in any kind of documentation, such as technical and software documentation, manuals, and sample software configurations. Thus, documentation writers can be sure to select a domain name without creating naming conflicts if end-users try to use the sample configurations or examples verbatim. The domains may be used in documentation without prior consultation with IANA or ICANN.
In practice, these domain names are also installed in the Domain Name System with the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and IPv6 of a web server managed by ICANN. The domains are digitally signed using Domain (DNSSEC).
The zone files of each domain also define one subdomain name. The third-level domain name www resolves to the IP addresses of the parent domains.
History
The second-level domain label example for the top-level domains com, net, and org have been reserved and registered since at least 1992. The IETF established the authority of this use in 1999.
In 2013, the status and purpose of the domains was restated by the IETF as belonging to a group of special-use domain names.
In 2025, the domain received a minor update to its appearance and content when visited over HTTP(S).
See also
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- .example – Top-level domain name reserved for documentation purposes
- .local – Pseudo-TLD with no meaning in the DNS for use with local zeroconf networking only
- Fictitious domain name
- IPv4 Special-use addresses – some special-use IPv4 address ranges are reserved for documentation and examples
- domains
References
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