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.JP Domain Registration WHOIS Guidelines

Analyze registry operators, character limits, IDN support status, and specific registration guidelines for .JP domains.

Examples:

Extension Metadata

Min 1 Chr
Max 63 Chr
IDN YES
Category: general

Registration Eligibility

Direct .jp registration requires a Japan address; .co.jp requires Japanese company registration

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Overview Registration Guidelines

The .JP domain extension is .jp is the ccTLD of Japan, operated by Japan Registry Services (JPRS). Registration requires a valid address in Japan for direct .jp domains. Generic second-level domains like .co.jp, .ne.jp, .or.jp, .gr.jp are available with varying requirements. Minimum label: 1, Maximum: 63. IDN fully supported (Japanese script). It requires a minimum label length of 1 characters and supports up to 63 characters. It fully supports IDN (Internationalized Domain Names), allowing localized characters. The following registration restrictions apply: Direct .jp registration requires a Japan address; .co.jp requires Japanese company registration.

To search for who owns a specific domain registered under this extension, you can perform a live query in our WHOIS portal above. The registry operator database will respond in real time with server details, domain status codes, registration/expiry dates, and name server arrays.

Frequently Asked Questions