Importing domains lets you use them as ENS names, while your domain remains with your current provider.
ENS makes it possible for millions of traditional domain owners to bring Web3 functionality to their existing domains - for example, your .com, .net, or .org can also function as an ENS name.
There are two ways to integrate your DNS name with ENS:
Offchain (Gasless)
Onchain (Tokenised on Ethereum)
Both methods support DNS names that have DNSSEC (a security layer for DNS) enabled. Each method requires its own unique TXT record to be added. The onchain method also requires a gas-only transaction.
Choose Your Integration Method
Offchain Import (Gasless DNSSEC Names)
The name stays offchain - no ENS token is minted.
Records are managed through your DNS provider, not via the ENS App.
Uses our offchain resolver, or a custom resolver you configure.
Supports offchain subnames.
No gas fees required - free to use.
Onchain Import (Claim Your DNS Name)
The name is brought onchain.
Manage your name through the ENS App.
Use the ENS Public Resolver, or set a custom resolver.
Can create onchain, L2, offchain and hybrid subnames with advanced configuration.
Requires a gas-only transaction on Ethereum.
Can then optionally use the NameWrapper contract to create an NFT for the name.