.jp domains

Learn about the guidelines and features of .jp domains.

Last updated January 27, 2025

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.

Accessing this feature

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.
Expired domains

If your domain expires, your next steps depend on who your registrar is:

Tucows: When these domains expire, they will no longer appear on your account dashboard, and we can’t restore it 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 on your account dashboard. If your domain can’t be renewed, contact us to confirm if the domain can be reactivated.

Five-day registration grace period

There’s no five-day 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 to register these domains.
Transferring to Squarespace It's not currently possible to transfer .jp domains to Squarespace.
Transferring away from Squarespace If Request transfer code doesn't appear in your domain details page, contact us so we can manually send you the transfer authentication code. 
Whois privacy Whois privacy isn't available.

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