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.jp domains

Last updated August 04, 2026 19:20

Learn about the guidelines and features of .jp domains.

You can register or connect domains ending in .jp to Squarespace. These domains are a great option if you have a business or professional presence in Japan.

The .jp country code top-level domain (ccTLD) follows different rules than most other TLDs we offer. This guide covers certain special requirements and exceptions from Squarespace and the relevant organization that oversees .jp domain registration. To learn more about these requirements and exceptions, visit TLD registry policies.

To find a domain's price, you can search for it on our domain name search page or in your domains dashboard.

If you already have a .jp domain registered with a third-party domain provider, it’s not currently possible to transfer these domains into Squarespace, but you can connect the domain to your Squarespace site instead. If you don’t already have a .jp domain, you can register one with us.

TLD features

Browse the table below to learn about the unique features and rules of registering or transferring a domain ending in .jp. If you connect a .jp domain to your site from a third-party provider, these guidelines don’t apply.
Feature Rules
Domain locking These domains can't be locked.
Renewals We charge these domains for renewal at least 32 days before the official expiration date shown in your public records and on your domains dashboard. If your payment fails, you have 15 days from that initial renewal charge date to renew your domain before it expires. The renewal date listed in the domain details page is the last possible date you can submit a renewal payment, which is earlier than when the domain officially expires.
Expired domains If your domain expires, your next steps depend on who your registrar is: Tucows: When these domains expire, they'll no longer appear in your domains dashboard, and we can’t restore them for you. Contact Tucows to determine if they can reactivate the domain. To ensure your .jp domain renews, enable auto-renew. Key-Systems: These domains don’t have an expiration grace period. If the domain expires, it will no longer appear in your domains dashboard. If your domain can’t be renewed, contact us to confirm if the domain can be reactivated.
Domain registrant verification emails Your domain registrar and the domain name registry, Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd. (JPRS), may email you to confirm your contact details. Always read these messages to ensure your domain doesn't expire or get suspended. If you're unsure if an email is legitimate, contact the registry or your registrar to verify the request.
Registration grace period There’s no grace period to cancel these domains and no refunds. Before registering the domain, ensure you want to keep it. Double-check the domain for typos.
Free domain offer These domains aren't eligible for the free domain offer.
Residency requirement You must have a permanent postal address in Japan as well as a Japanese phone number to register these domains.
Transferring to Squarespace It's not currently possible to transfer .jp domains to Squarespace.
Transferring away from Squarespace Open your domains dashboard and click the domain name to access the domain details page. If Request transfer code appears under your registration information, follow our usual process for transferring your domain. If it doesn't appear, contact us so we can manually send you the transfer authentication code.
Privacy Whois privacy isn't available.

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