What are the steps a client uses to contact a server after a user specifies a domain name for the server?

When a client specifies a domain name to contact a server, the first step is a DNS (Domain Name System) lookup to resolve the domain name into an IP address. Next, the client establishes a connection to the server using the resolved IP address, typically through the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) for reliable communication. Once connected, the client sends an HTTP request to the server, which then processes the request and responds accordingly. Finally, the client receives the server's response, completing the interaction.