Internationalized Domain Names (IDN)

Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) allow websites to use characters beyond the standard Latin alphabet, such as accented letters, characters from non-Latin scripts, or symbols. This enables people around the world to register and access domain names in their native languages and scripts, making the internet more inclusive. Internally, IDNs are converted into a special code (Punycode) that networks understand, ensuring compatibility across systems. By supporting IDNs, the domain name system becomes more flexible and accessible globally, reflecting diverse languages and cultures while maintaining the technical functionality necessary for browsing.