This technical specification explains the use of the _for-sale DNS record (RFC 10023) to signal domain availability. It allows owners to advertise a domain for purchase via a TXT record without taking the existing website or email services offline.
Highlights
Uses a reserved DNS leaf node (_for-sale.example.com) to communicate with brokers and automated services.
Supports specific metadata including contact URIs (furi), asking prices (fval), and free text (ftxt).
Functions independently of the main site, ensuring the homepage and mail remain active during the sale process.
Bridges the gap between WHOIS registration data and an owner's actual intent to sell.
Provides a low-risk, externally checkable method that does not require domain parking.
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Joost de Valk · via The Website Specification
Context
Audience
Domain owners, web administrators, domain brokers, and availability service providers