What are DNS Domain flags, and what do they mean?

Modified on: Wed, 18 Jun, 2025 at 3:35 PM

? DNS_RESOLUTION

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

If ENABLED:
The domain will work like a regular DNS domain (e.g., example.com), resolving to an IP address and displaying a website or service via Web2.

If DISABLED:
The domain won't resolve through DNS. It may still function in Web3 environments (e.g., browser extensions or wallets), but not as a standard internet domain.


? DNS_TRANSFER_OUT

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

If ENABLED:
The domain owner can move the domain to another DNS provider.

If DISABLED:
Transfers are blocked; the domain is "locked" in your system and cannot be exported or reassigned externally via DNS channels.


?️ DNS_DELETE

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

If ENABLED:
The domain could be deleted from the DNS registry (e.g., if a user no longer wants it or if it's expired).

If DISABLED:
Deletion is blocked to prevent accidental or unauthorized removal of the domain from the DNS system.


✏️ DNS_UPDATE

What it is: Controls whether DNS records (like A, MX, CNAME, TXT) can be updated.

If ENABLED:
The domain owner or admin can modify DNS records (e.g., point to a new IP address or set up email).

If DISABLED:
The DNS records are locked and cannot be changed.


?️ DNS_WHOIS_PROXY

What it is: Indicates whether WHOIS privacy protection is active for the domain.

If ENABLED:
The owner’s identity and contact information are hidden in WHOIS lookups, replaced by a proxy or generic info.

If DISABLED:
Anyone can see the owner's name, email, and contact info in the public WHOIS directory — not ideal for privacy.


? DNS_UNS_TOKENIZATION

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

If ENABLED:
The domain is minted on-chain (likely on Ethereum or Polygon) as an NFT, making it a Web3 asset.

If DISABLED:
The domain exists only in a Web2/DNS context, not yet part of the blockchain-based UNS ecosystem.


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