Register .jp for 1 to 1 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Internationalized names in supported scripts are allowed. No documents are uploaded, but you must give a Japanese address. Trustee services supply one for a fee.
Country-code TLD / Japan
.JP domain
.JP domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.jp is the country-code TLD of Japan. You must have a postal address in Japan. Foreign companies use a local agent or trustee service to meet this rule. DomainWalay can register it for Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis who meet the rule. Minimum term is 1 year and transfers use an auth code. Registration costs Rs 4,952 per year in PKR.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
NoWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryJPRS
RegionJapan
Best forCompanies with an office or agent in Japan
Term1 to 1 years
Transfer timeUsually within 1 to 5 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyJP-DRP
01 / Overview
What is .jp?
Japan Registry Services (JPRS) manages .jp and supports names written in Japanese characters. .jp is the official internet extension for Japan.
.jp has a local presence rule. You must have a postal address in Japan. Foreign companies use a local agent or trustee service to meet this rule. No documents are uploaded, but you must give a Japanese address. Trustee services supply one for a fee. Many Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis qualify through a local partner, office or trustee service. Ask us before you buy and we will confirm the route.
Here is how it looks in real life. A Pakistani used car importer that buys from Japanese auctions can use a .jp site through a trustee service.
Terms run from 1 to 1 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.
Moving .jp to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. Most transfers finish in Usually within 1 to 5 days.
Who uses .jp in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .jp
!Who can registerYou must have a postal address in Japan. Foreign companies use a local agent or trustee service to meet this rule.
!DocumentsNo documents are uploaded, but you must give a Japanese address. Trustee services supply one for a fee.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term1 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
Need help with eligibility?
Send us the domain name and your situation on WhatsApp. We confirm the route before you pay anything.
Ask on WhatsApp 03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .JP policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .jp
Renew .jp any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .jp need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Usually within 1 to 5 days. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.
A .jp name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.
DNSSEC is supported for .jp. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.
The .jp registry publishes some registrant data. Privacy protection is not available for this extension, so use a business address and email.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .jp in Usually within 1 to 5 days
Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .jp name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in Usually within 1 to 5 daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .jp without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .jp.
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Real life example
A Pakistani used car importer that buys from Japanese auctions can use a .jp site through a trustee service.
08 / FAQ.jp questions,
.jp questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .jp?
.jp is the official internet extension for Japan. Japan Registry Services (JPRS) manages .jp and supports names written in Japanese characters.
How much does a .jp domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .jp registration is Rs 4,952 per year and renewal is Rs 5,611 per year. Transfer is available on request. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .jp?
You must have a postal address in Japan. Foreign companies use a local agent or trustee service to meet this rule. No documents are uploaded, but you must give a Japanese address. Trustee services supply one for a fee.
Can I register .jp from Pakistan?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. You must have a postal address in Japan. Foreign companies use a local agent or trustee service to meet this rule. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.
How do I transfer my .jp domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. It usually takes Usually within 1 to 5 days.
What happens if my .jp domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .jp are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .jp?
The .jp registry publishes some registrant details, so full privacy is not available. Use a business address and a role email.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .jp or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .jp suits companies with an office or agent in Japan. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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