# Domains Can Now Signal They Are For Sale via DNS Records

A new mechanism lets domain owners indicate a domain is for sale directly through the Domain Name System. This makes availability discoverable without visiting a website. It could streamline domain sales and improve transparency in the domain marketplace.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://specification.website/spec/foundations/for-sale-dns/) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:26:51 +0000