What is .jobs?
.jobs is one of the older generic TLDs: ICANN records its delegation as September 9, 2005, long before the 2012 expansion.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 8 name servers for .jobs, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .jobs haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
.jobs FAQ
What does .jobs mean?
.jobs is a generic top-level domain named for the word "jobs". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .jobs?
None. .jobs is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .jobs domain extension?
Employ Media LLC operates .jobs as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .jobs created?
.jobs was delegated to the DNS root zone on September 9, 2005.
Is .jobs a valid domain?
Yes. .jobs is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2005, so .jobs addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .jobs domain?
.jobs names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Employ Media LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .jobs DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .jobs.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 28, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
