How DNS Actually Works — From Domain Name to IP Address
Every time you type a web address and press Enter, a hidden lookup runs before the page even starts loading. Your computer does not know where the website lives. It only knows its name. This post explains exactly how DNS turns that name into a number your computer can connect to. In simple steps. The Problem: Names vs Numbers Every device on the internet is reached by an IP address — a number like 142.250.72.196. Routers move traffic using these numbers, not words. ...