Example Domain
This domain is for use in illustrative examples in documents. You may use this domain in literature without prior coordination or asking for permission.
Example domains are maintained by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) to provide a well-known address for documentation purposes. This helps authors create examples that readers can understand without confusion about actual domain ownership.
The practice of using example domains dates back to the early days of the internet. These reserved domains ensure that example code and documentation doesn't accidentally point to real, active websites that might change or disappear over time.
For more information about example domains and their history, you can visit the IANA website. They maintain several example domains including example.com, example.net, and example.org, all specifically reserved for this purpose.