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Crypto-Enable Your Traditional DNS Domain with ENS

Import your DNS domain to use it as an ENS name — for identity, payments, usernames and more.

Updated over a month ago

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 with DNSSEC (security layer for DNS) enabled.


Importing domains names allows them to be used as ENS names


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 becomes onchain — an ENS NFT is minted to your wallet

  • Manage your name through the ENS App

  • Use the ENS Public Resolver, or set a custom resolver

  • Supports the NameWrapper contract

  • Can create onchain, L2, offchain and hybrid subnames with advanced configuration

  • Requires a gas-only transaction on Ethereum

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