---
name: "ldns-revoke"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "ldns"
version: "1.9.2-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/ldns-revoke"
---

# ldns-revoke(1)

sets the revoke bit of a DNSKEY

## NAME

ldns-revoke - sets the revoke bit of a DNSKEY

## SYNOPSIS

**ldns-revoke** *file*

## DESCRIPTION

**ldns-revoke** is used to revoke a public DNSKEY RR. When run it will read *file* with a DNSKEY RR in it,  sets the revoke bit and write back the output to *file* .

## OPTIONS

- **-n**

  Write the result to stdout instead of a file

## AUTHOR

Written by the ldns team as an example for ldns usage.

## REPORTING BUGS

Report bugs to \<dns-team@nlnetlabs.nl\>.

## COPYRIGHT

Copyright (C) 2008 NLnet Labs. This is free software. There is NO warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.