Overview

SNS is moving to an Solana Record Service (SRS)-based domain registry. As part of the upgrade process, existing .sol domains will transition to .sns, and eligible existing holders will receive matching new .sol domains in the new registry.

The rollout happens in three phases:

Phase 1: Transition to .sns

Existing domains are now displayed and resolved as .sns. For example, yourname.sol has become yourname.sns. The alias period, when both names resolved to the same wallet address, has ended. .sol names no longer resolve, so please use yourname.sns to send and receive funds.

Phase 2: The new .sol domains airdrop

Eligible holders will automatically receive matching upgraded .sol domains through an airdrop. During this phase, the new .sol domains will not resolve or appear in wallets, apps, or explorers until they are activated in the next phase.

Phase 3: Activation of the new .sol domains

Once the community and ecosystem are ready, the new SRS-based .sol domains will be activated. They will progressively become available for transactions and display across wallets, apps, and other services as our partners update their SNS integrations.

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Common questions

Overview & Timeline

What is changing for me?

• Your existing .sol domain becomes your .sns domain. For example, yourname.sol becomes yourname.sns.
• Start using your .sns name for transactions and profile identity.
• Your existing records, subdomains, and domain functionality remain intact.
• If eligible, you will receive a matching new .sol domain automatically and at no cost.
• The new .sol domain will become usable later, once it is activated during the final phase of the upgrade.
• After the upgrade, you will have both yourname.sns and yourname.sol.

Why is this upgrade happening?

The upgrade moves the new generation of .sol domains to the Solana Record Service (SRS), a public program built specifically for domain names, with an architecture intended to support resolution beyond Web3 in future.

This gives .sol a more flexible foundation for broader distribution, interoperability, and future growth. Resolution outside Web3 is not available today and would depend on a separate process that is decided by third parties.

Why couldn’t the existing program simply be upgraded?

The current registry is built on SPL Name Service, a shared public program that supports many applications beyond SNS and thus cannot be modified to meet the specific requirements of the next generation of .sol domains.

Building a new registrar on SRS makes it possible to design .sol for what comes next—unlocking the capabilities, flexibility, and reach needed for its future.

Do I need to do anything to receive the matching new .sol domains?

No. The airdrop snapshot has already been finalized, and eligible wallets will receive their new .sol domains automatically. There is nothing to claim, sign, or pay. For more on eligibility, see the “Eligibility & Airdrop” section below.

What happens to SNS after the upgrade?

SNS will continue building Web3 identity infrastructure on Solana. We also support the Solana Foundation's application for the .sol generic top-level domain (gTLD) through ICANN.

Read our full statement: SNS endorses the .sol gTLD application.

Does this upgrade this affect all users, or only some?

The upgrade affects all current .sol domain holders.

However, only eligible holders will receive new .sol domain(s) airdrop. Domains registered before the registration pause are included in the snapshot and may be eligible for the airdrop. See "What determines eligibility?" for details.

What is the timeline?

• August 17: Registration of .sol domains was paused, and a snapshot of the wallets holding each domain was taken shortly afterward. Only domains registered before the pause are included in the snapshot. Once the snapshot is finalized, you will be able to check your eligibility on migration.sns.id. No new domains can be registered until registrations reopen.

• Early to mid-September: New registrations reopen under .sns. At this stage, existing .sol domains transition to .sns. For example, yourname.sol will be displayed and resolved as yourname.sns. Both yourname.sol and yourname.sns resolve to the same wallet address in supported applications, so either can be used to send funds.

• Slot 452,825,395: .sol resolution paused in official SNS SDKs. From this point, existing domains resolve as .sns only; use yourname.sns to send and receive funds.

• Late October: New .sol domains are delivered to eligible wallets in batches over several days. Check your status at migration.sns.id; it shows Delivered with the transaction once yours has landed. The new .sol will not show in wallets or apps yet.

• Q4 2026 – Q1 2027: The new SRS-based .sol domains begin activating. Support for resolution, transactions, and display will roll out progressively across wallets, apps, and other services as partners add support.

All dates are targets and may change. Any updates to the timeline will be announced through official SNS channels.

When will my domain start showing as .sns?

Your domain will begin appearing as .sns as wallets, apps, and services update their SNS integrations. There is no single date on which your domain's display changes. During the transition, some services may show your name as .sol while others show it as .sns; both may refer to the same existing SNS domain. Your domain's ownership, records, primary domain setting, and subdomains remain unchanged.

sns.id already displays your domain as .sns.

Why is the upgrade happening in phases?

The transition involves more than moving domains. Wallets, apps, and other services need time to update their integrations and add support for .sns and the new SRS-based .sol domains. The timeline also provides notice for domain holders, users, and projects that rely on existing .sol resolution, giving them time to update links, payment instructions, and integrations.

This phased approach helps ensure a safe, coordinated transition while the new SRS-based .sol domain system is introduced.

.sol and .sns Domains

What is the difference between .sol and .sns?

.sns is the new suffix for your existing SPL Name Service domain. Your current domain transitions from .sol to .sns and retains its ownership, records, primary domain setting, and subdomains.

The upgraded .sol is a separate, new domain built on the Solana Record Service (SRS) which was specifically designed for Web3 use and compatibility with the traditional web. Eligible holders will receive a matching .sol domain—for example, a holder of yourname.sns will receive yourname.sol. At launch, new SRS-based .sol will not support domain records, primary domain settings, or subdomains.

Will both domains have the same functionality?

.sns continues to support the full SNS feature set, including records, primary domains, subdomains, and sub-registrars.

New .sol domains will launch without these configuration and subdomain-management features. Both .sns and .sol can be resolved for payments and Web3 identity as third-party wallets and apps add support. Availability and display may vary by service during the transition.

Will my .sol domain stop working, and can I still use it to send and receive funds?

Resolution of .sol domains is currently paused. Please do not use .sol domains to send or receive funds until we officially announce that .sol has been reactivated.

In the meantime, we recommend using .sns domains to send and receive funds on supported apps.

After the upgrade, should I use .sns or .sol?

Both. Use .sns for continuity with your existing domain setup. Your corresponding .sns domain retains its existing records and supports the full SNS feature set, including primary domains, subdomains, and sub-registrars.

Use the new .sol domain if you want to participate in the new SRS-based .sol domain system, which is designed to support broader resolution capabilities. It becomes usable once activated, which we will announce on our official channels. Any resolution outside Web3 would depend on a separate ICANN process led by a third party, over which SNS has no control and for which there is no committed timeline.

How can I register a .sol domain after registrations pause?

You will not be able to register new .sol domains after the registration pause. When registrations reopen, you can register .sns domains only, and .sns registrations will not qualify for the matching new .sol domain airdrop.

New .sol registrations may return in the future with Web2 support. Please refer to our official channels for future availability updates.

Eligibility & Airdrop

What is the registration pause and the snapshot?

The registration pause took effect on August 17, temporarily halting domain registrations. Shortly after, a snapshot was taken to record the ownership of top-level .sol domains. Only domains registered before the pause are included, and inclusion is used to determine eligibility for the matching new .sol domain airdrop.

Once the snapshot is finalized, you can check your eligibility at migration.sns.id. Registration reopened on 21 Aug for .sns only; domains registered since then do not qualify for a new .sol domain.

What determines eligibility for the matching new .sol domain airdrop?

Eligibility is determined by inclusion in the snapshot. Every .sol domain registered before the registration pause is included and eligible for an upgraded .sol domain airdrop, subject to the exceptions below.

A domain may be excluded from the snapshot, or a matching new .sol domain withheld, if:

• exclusion is necessary to comply with applicable law or a court, regulatory, or law-enforcement order
• the domain has been credibly reported in connection with a scam or hack
• a technical failure prevents delivery

If you believe your domain has been excluded in error, contact us through the official channels.

Which wallet will receive the matching new .sol domain airdrop?

Airdrops will be delivered according to the first applicable rule below:

• Listed on sns.id or Magic Eden: The airdrop is sent to the wallet that listed the domain, not the marketplace escrow wallet. This applies to tokenized and non-tokenized domains.
• **Held in a sub-registrar: **The airdrop is sent to the sub-registrar owner, not the escrow wallet.
• Tokenized but not listed: The airdrop is sent to the wallet holding the tokenized domain.
• All other domains: The airdrop is sent to the wallet holding the domain.

If your domain is tokenized as an NFT, the wallet holding the NFT at the snapshot — per the rules above — will receive the upgraded domain.

If your domain is held in an exchange or custodial wallet at the snapshot, the airdrop will be delivered to that wallet, and access will then depend on the exchange or custodian's policies.

The target wallet for your airdrop is determined from the snapshot taken on August 17. Moving domains now does not change where the airdrop will be delivered.

Can domains be traded or transferred during or after the upgrade?

.sns domains remain tradable on sns.id throughout the upgrade and afterwards. New .sol domains can be tokenized and traded on third-party marketplaces once supported.

Note: for a short period after SRS-based resolution is enabled, apps and wallets may only resolve SRS-based .sol domains if they point to the same target as the corresponding .sns domain. If you plan to use an SRS-based .sol domain to receive funds, avoid trading or transferring either it or its corresponding .sns domain separately, as mismatched targets may prevent resolution.

Airdrop eligibility is based on which wallet holds the domain at the snapshot — buying a legacy .sol domain afterward does not transfer eligibility. Check your status at migration.sns.id.

When will I receive the new .sol domains?

The airdrop of new .sol domains begins in late October 2026.

You can check your eligibility and delivery status at migration.sns.id. Resolution support and in-app display will not be available immediately after the airdrop. These features will be enabled during the final phase of the upgrade (Q4 2026 - Q1 2027, target).

Do I need to claim my airdropped .sol domain, sign any transactions, or pay any fees?

No. You don't need to sign up anywhere, claim anything, or pay anything. Your matching new .sol domain will be delivered automatically, with no transaction to sign.

Be cautious of scams. We will never ask you to verify your wallet or pay any airdrop fee.

How do I check my eligibility and delivery status?

You can check your eligibility and delivery status at migration.sns.id. The page will show exactly what your wallet is expected to receive, and later whether it has been delivered.

The eligibility page launches after the snapshot is finalized; delivery status updates once the airdrop is sent.

Your new .sol domain will also appear in supported wallets and apps once they are activated in a future update.

Ecosystem Support & Domain Features

Will my wallet or marketplace support .sns and the new .sol domains?

Support for .sns is rolling out now as apps update their integrations. New .sol domains will not be immediately visible or resolvable upon airdrop. We are working closely with major wallets and marketplaces to enable .sns and new .sol domains.

Supported apps will be listed at migration.sns.id as they become available.

Why does my wallet or app still show my old domain name?

Each app updates on its own schedule. Until support is available, your app may show your previous .sol name instead of .sns, or fail to resolve a .sns domain. This does not affect your domain ownership.

Check sns.id for the correct status, and follow your wallet or app's official channels for its update timeline.

Is there a developer guide for the update?

Developer documentation, including SDK references and migration guidance, is available at dev.sns.id.

Review the migration guide before updating your integration.

Will my one-time purchase change after the upgrade?

There are no renewal fees today. That may change if .sol becomes an ICANN top-level domain, and we would share details in advance.

Are non-English or emoji domains supported?

Yes. Non-English and emoji domains will continue to work as .sns domains on Web3.

If your domain is included in the snapshot, you will also receive the matching upgraded .sol domain.

What happens to my existing sol sub-registrars and its subdomains?

Your existing .sol sub-registrar will become a .sns sub-registrar, with all existing configurations and functionality remaining intact.

As the sub-registrar owner, you'll receive the matching new .sol domain as a regular domain — note that sub-registrars themselves are not supported by new .sol domains at launch.

Subdomains remain linked to the .sns parent domain — for example, sub.parent.sol will resolve as sub.parent.sns. However, subdomains are not eligible for a matching new .sol subdomain.

What happens to my sol.site page?

Your sol.site page will remain available in the near term. It will be retired before new .sol domains are activated during the final phase of the upgrade (Q4 2026 - Q1 2027).

We will share further details about the sol.site retirement timeline in advance through our official channels.

Security & Support

Could I lose my domain during the upgrade?

The upgrade is designed so that you do not lose your domain. Your domain stays in your wallet throughout and continues as a .sns domain, with its configurations and functionality intact.

The upgraded .sol domain will be delivered automatically to wallets included in the snapshot.

The main risk during any upgrade is scams. Use only official channels, and never share your seed phrase.

If anything looks wrong with your domain, contact support through the official channels. See "What are the official channels, and where can I get help?"

I've lost access to the wallet holding my domain. Is there anything that can be done?

Domains are self-custodied. Only the wallet holder has control over them via their seed phrase. We have no ability to access, recover, or transfer a domain out of a wallet we do not control.

If you still have your seed phrase, you can restore the wallet and your domain will be there. If the seed phrase is permanently lost, the domain remains in that wallet. Any matching new .sol domain is delivered to the wallet holding the domain at the snapshot, whether or not you can reach it.

How can I avoid scams during the domain transition?

Scammers may impersonate us or create fake claim websites during the transition. There is no claim process for eligible domains.

We will never:

• Contact you first through a direct message
• Ask for your seed phrase
• Ask you to send funds to receive your domain

Before connecting your wallet, verify every link through our official channels. If something seems suspicious, do not connect your wallet or share any information.

What are the official channels, and where can I get help?

• Website: sns.id
• X: @sns
• Discord: discord.sns.id
• Email: migration@sns.id

For questions or issues, use the #migration channel in our official Discord or email us directly at migration@sns.id.

Support replies will only ever come through those two official channels — never via DM. If someone contacts you privately claiming to offer help, treat it as a scam attempt.

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This FAQ is provided for convenience and does not amend or override the SNS Terms of Use. If there is any inconsistency, those terms prevail. Dates, phases, and future functionality are targets and may change. References to domain ownership mean control of the relevant on-chain record, subject to the applicable terms. © 2026 SNS