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 with DNSSEC (security layer for DNS) enabled.
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