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NXNAME ·Record

NXDOMAIN indicator for Compact Denial of Existence

value 128activeRFC 9824

Quick facts

TypeNXNAME

Value128

Statusactive

MeaningNXDOMAIN indicator for Compact Denial of Existence

SpecificationRFC 9824

Purpose

What does a NXNAME record do?

NXDOMAIN indicator for Compact Denial of Existence

NXNAME is one of the DNS resource record (RR) types defined by RFC 9824.

Related record types

Frequently asked questions

Used for DNS resolution and zone configuration.

In the DNS management panel of your registrar or DNS provider (for example Cloudflare or Route53).

Sources & standards

Updated 2026-08-18

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