Internationalized Domain Names include characters from different languages and scripts beyond the standard ASCII (English alphabet) characters. This allows domain names to be written in scripts like Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, or Devanagari, making the internet more accessible to non-English speakers.
🌐 Why are IDNs important?
- Increased accessibility. IDNs make it easier for users to access websites in their native language, promoting greater global inclusion online.
- Usage. IDNs are especially important for businesses and organizations looking to cater to local markets with domain names that reflect their language and culture.
- Punycode. Behind the scenes, IDNs are converted into an ASCII-compatible format called Punycode, allowing these domain names to be used on the web without issues.