Modify DID method support

This guide shows you how to enable or disable specific DID methods for a Vidos resolver instance. Follow these steps when you need to restrict resolution to approved methods or re-enable support after maintenance.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have:

• A Vidos account with permission to manage resolver instances
• Access to the dashboard
• A resolver instance already created

Step 1: Disable a DID method

1. Go to Resolvers in the dashboard.
2. Select the resolver instance you want to update and open Configuration.
3. Review the list of DID methods currently enabled.
4. Turn off the toggle for the method you want to disable, such as did:key.
5. Select Save to apply the change.

Disabling the method prevents new resolution requests for that DID type.

Step 2: Verify the method is disabled

1. Open the Test tab for the same resolver instance.
2. Enter a DID that uses the method you disabled:
   • did:key:z82LkvjLm5cfkWTvkm3RwyWNKb5awAXKRFZUDGjUhaXRAPE1Yx667dVszpiJTXMQsHRuZHN
3. Select Test.
4. Confirm the response returns an error that the DID method is unsupported.

If the method still resolves successfully, return to Configuration and confirm the toggle is off.

Step 3: Enable the DID method again

1. In the resolver Configuration, turn on the toggle for the method you want to restore.
2. Provide any method-specific settings if prompted.
3. Select Save.

The resolver accepts resolution requests for the method as soon as the update completes.

Step 4: Verify the method is enabled

1. Return to the Test tab.
2. Resolve the same DID from the previous test.
3. Confirm the DID document returns without errors and shows the expected verification methods.
4. Verify the Content-Type header still matches your instance response setting.

Next steps

• Configure response type
• Test resolver service
• Instance configuration best practices