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Internationalized Domain Name Last modified: Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) are domain names or Web addresses, represented by local language characters. When a user types an IDN in local language characters, an IDN resolution process is required to locate the corresponding Web site or e-mail address. The native language domain name will be followed by .com or .net. The goal of Internationalized Domain Names is to improve the international accessibility and functionality of the Internet by allowing users to register domain names in non-English languages.
VeriSign - How IDNs Work This Web page provides an overview of Internationalized Domain Names, how it works and why you should consider using them.	Related Categories Domain Name System Keyboards Related Terms DNS domain name Domain Name Server Domain Name Service (DNS) keyboard Web page Web server Web site