What are DNS Domain flags and what do they mean?

Modified on: Mon, 15 Sep, 2025 at 6:03 PM


Domain flags are internal settings that define what actions can be taken on a DNS domain. They apply to DNS (Web2) domains managed through Unstoppable Domains and may appear in your domain management page, during transfers, or in WHOIS lookups.


Each flag has a specific function. For example, whether the domain can be updated, transferred, or tokenized.


Below is a breakdown of the most common domain flags, what they mean, and how they affect your domain.


DNS_RESOLUTION


What it is: Determines whether the domain can resolve using the traditional DNS system.

  • Enabled: The domain works like a standard DNS domain (e.g., example.com), resolving to an IP address to display a website or service.

  • Disabled: The domain will not resolve through DNS. It may still function in Web3 environments (wallets, extensions, dApps) but not as a regular internet domain.


DNS_TRANSFER_OUT


What it is: Controls whether the domain can be transferred to another DNS registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Cloudflare).

  • Enabled: The domain can be moved to another DNS provider.

  • Disabled: Transfers are blocked; the domain is locked to Unstoppable Domains and cannot be reassigned externally via DNS.


DNS_DELETE


What it is: Governs whether the domain can be deleted from the DNS system.

  • Enabled: The domain could be deleted from the DNS registry (for example, if it expires or is intentionally removed).

  • Disabled: Deletion is blocked to prevent accidental or unauthorized removal.


DNS_UPDATE


What it is: Determines if DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.) can be updated.

  • Enabled: The domain owner can modify DNS records (e.g., change hosting, set up email).

  • Disabled: DNS records are locked and cannot be changed.


DNS_WHOIS_PROXY


What it is: Indicates whether WHOIS privacy protection is active.

  • Enabled: The domain owner’s personal information is hidden in WHOIS lookups, replaced with proxy details.

  • Disabled: The owner’s name, email, and contact information are publicly visible in WHOIS — not recommended for privacy.


DNS_UNS_TOKENIZATION


What it is: Shows whether the domain is tokenized as an NFT under the Unstoppable Name Service (UNS).

  • Enabled: The domain is minted on-chain (Ethereum, Polygon, etc.) and functions as a Web3 asset.

  • Disabled: The domain exists only in a Web2/DNS context and is not yet tokenized on the blockchain.

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