As a trusted leader at the very heart of the Internet, it is Verisign’s responsibility to educate others on getting online, how the domain name system works and more.
Our mission is to deliver flawless network performance to enable the full potential of the Internet. That is possible because we are committed to investing, innovating, improving and expanding internet infrastructure and services to meet the growth and demands of the Internet. Explore the features below to learn more about Verisign’s business and the Internet world.
Discover how a domain is central to what we do online. It is where every Internet story starts. So let us start with a few basics.
Learn the basics of domain names by literally starting to the right of the first dot.
Browse frequently asked questions about domain names and registrars.
Review commonly used glossary terms and phrases about domain names, registries and network intelligence.
Explore what keeps more than 2 billion Internet users and 252 million domain names connecting—and how Verisign helps to make it happen.
Learn the importance of small businesses being online and how Verisign helps makes sure their web presence is secure.