The domain name .local is a special-use domain name reserved by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) so that it may not be installed as a top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS) of the Internet. As such it is similar to the other special domain names, such as .localhost.
How do I find my local domain name?
To check:
- Open the Start menu, then type cmd in the Search box and press Enter.
- In the command line window that appears, type set user and press Enter.
- Look at the USERDOMAIN: entry. If the user domain contains your computer's name, you're logged in to the computer.
What domain name should I use for local network?
The top level domain name . local has been reserved for home networks and is used by MDNS (multicast DNS). For home networks . home is a good choice.
