IP address
Each computer linked to the internet has a physical address, a number called its IP address. The IP address (internet protocol address) uniquely identifies the physical computer linked to the internet. The domain name server converts the domain name into its corresponding IP address. Also known as IP number.
Related terms
DNS server
domain
domain name
top level domain (TLD)
address
hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)
internet protocol (IP)
IP number
communications protocol
protocol
Term sub categories
Networks and communications technology
protocols and standards
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