# Names

## What is DPNS

DPNS is a special Dash Platform Application that is intended to provide a naming service for the Application Chain.  

Decoupling name from the blockchain identity enables a unique user experience coupled with the highest security while remaining compatible with [Decentralized Identifiers](https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/).

Limitation: max length of 63 characters on charset `0-9`,`A-Z`(case insensitive), `-`.

Domain names are linked to an Identity.

```{toctree}
:maxdepth: 2

register
resolve
resolvebyrecord
search
```