How to Create a .sol Domain
Discover .sol domains, their benefits, and how to create your Web3 identity.
If you’ve ever used crypto, you know how clunky long wallet addresses can be. But the challenge goes beyond payments — how do you represent yourself across an ecosystem of apps, wallets and communities without relying on centralized usernames? That’s where .sol domains come in.
A .sol name like alex.sol is more than just a shortcut for transactions. It is a piece of your Web3 identity on Solana — a way to connect wallets, apps and even decentralized websites under one simple, human-readable name.
What is a .sol Domain?
A .sol domain is a human-readable name registered through the Solana Name Service (SNS). It replaces your long public key (for example 7Gx9...TR5n) with a simple, memorable address such as yourname.sol.
Unlike traditional web domains, .sol names live directly on the Solana blockchain and are tied to your wallet. They act as your personal identifier in the Solana ecosystem, simplifying interactions and giving you a recognizable identity on-chain.
The Benefits of Owning a .sol Domain
Owning a .sol domain brings more than just convenience. It’s about building a stronger, more human connection to Web3.
Simplified Transactions
Stop copying long wallet addresses. With a .sol name, sending and receiving tokens becomes simple, safe and user-friendly.
A Portable Identity
Your .sol name travels with you across wallets, apps and services. Instead of creating separate logins, you use the same identity everywhere in the Solana ecosystem.
Humanizing the Blockchain
Blockchains process millions of transactions every day, but behind those transactions are people. A .sol domain makes this visible, turning anonymous strings into names that are easy to recognize and share.
Subdomains and Community Building
With a single .sol domain, you can create unlimited subdomains — for example, alice.monke.sol or trader.madlads.sol. This makes .sol domains powerful tools for communities, projects and DAOs who want to brand and organize their members. Communities like MonkeDAO and Mad Lads have already embraced this, showing how domains can extend far beyond individual use cases.
Expanding Utility
With hundreds of integrations already live, .sol domains are gaining more uses over time — from payments and logins to NFTs, DeFi and more.
How to Get a .sol Domain
Getting your own .sol name is quick and can be done through the official Solana Name Service interface or through supported marketplaces.
Step 1: Go to the Official SNS Site
Visit sns.id to start your search.
Step 2: Search for a Name
Use the search bar to check availability. If your chosen name is available, you’ll see the option to register it.
Step 3: Connect Your Wallet
Connect a Solana wallet like Phantom, Solflare or Backpack. This is where your domain will be stored once purchased.
Step 4: Register Your Domain
Follow the prompts to register. You’ll approve a small transaction on the Solana blockchain. Once confirmed, the domain will be tied directly to your wallet.
Step 5: Purchase From the Secondary Market (Optional)
If your desired domain is already taken, you can browse secondary markets like on v1.sns.id, Magic Eden or Tensor to see if it’s listed for sale. Since .sol domains are NFTs when wrapped, they can be bought and sold like other digital assets.
What Can You Do With Your New .sol Domain?
Once you’ve registered your domain, its utility goes far beyond just payments. .sol names are integrated across the Solana ecosystem, giving you a versatile toolset for Web3.
Use Across Wallets
Your .sol name works in wallets like Phantom, Solflare, Backpack and Coin98, making transactions simple and recognizable.
Connect With Apps and DeFi
DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces and dApps across Solana already support .sol domains, allowing you to trade, stake and interact with a consistent identity (see full list of integrations).
Build Decentralized Websites
Link your .sol name to IPFS or Arweave to host decentralized content. Your domain becomes the entry point to a censorship-resistant website.
Represent Yourself in Games and Social Apps
Gaming platforms and social apps are integrating .sol names, turning them into recognizable usernames within interactive experiences.
Trade and Collect Rare Names
Because .sol names can be wrapped as NFTs, they can also be traded on marketplaces. Rare or desirable names carry value in the same way as premium Web2 domains.
Welcome to the Web3 World
A .sol domain is more than a wallet shortcut — it’s your identity in the Solana ecosystem. It humanizes your blockchain experience, connects you across apps and wallets, and gives you a portable name that you own.
Whether you’re a builder, trader or just starting out, registering a .sol name is one of the simplest ways to step into Web3. Visit sns.id to claim yours today.