What exactly is a domain name?

[Browneyes105]

I have an angelfire website,and want to upgrade,but have to purchase a domain name,will my current url still be accessible?In other words,will I be able to use them both?....Hugs,April

[Chris]

It depends how angelfire sets things up. A domain name can act as a site alias, merely redirecting to your other URL. Many cheap providers like angelfire use this method.