Creating subnames (also known as subdomains) for your .eth domain using the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is a straightforward process. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Access Your ENS Domain
- Go to the ENS Manager App (app.ens.domains) and connect your wallet that owns the .eth domain you wish to manage.
2. Navigate to the Subnames Section
- Select your .eth name from your list of owned domains.
- Click on the “Subnames” tab.
3. Create a New Subname
- Click the “+ New subname” or “Add Subdomain” button.
- Enter the desired subname (for example, “wallet.yourname.eth” or “john.yourname.eth”).
- There is no limit to the number of subnames you can create, and there are no registration fees-only a gas fee is required for each creation.
4. Confirm the Transaction
- After entering the subname, you’ll be prompted to confirm the transaction in your wallet.
- Approve and pay the gas fee to finalize the creation of the subname on-chain.
5. Manage and Assign Subnames
- Once created, you can manage records for each subname (such as setting an Ethereum address, avatar, or other metadata), transfer control to another address, or even delete the subname if needed.
- You can assign different resolvers or controllers to each subname, allowing for flexible management and delegation.
6. Use Cases
- Subnames can be used for organizational purposes, branding, assigning to team members, or even as a way to reward community members.
- They function similarly to main ENS domains and can be set as primary names for wallets, used as wallet addresses, or mapped to dApps.
Table of Contents
Summary Table
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Access ENS Manager | Connect wallet with .eth ownership |
| Go to Subnames/Subdomain | Select your domain and open subnames tab |
| Create Subname | Enter desired subname, confirm in wallet, pay gas fee |
| Manage Subname | Set records, assign/transfer control, or delete as needed |
Key Points
- No registration fee for subnames; only pay Ethereum gas fees.
- Unlimited subnames can be created as long as you own the parent .eth domain.
- Flexible management: Assign subnames to different addresses, set records, and transfer control.
- Branding and organization: Subnames are useful for teams, communities, or personal organization.
This process empowers .eth domain owners to extend their ENS presence and utility with minimal cost and significant flexibility.
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