What is .jot?
.jot entered the DNS root zone on December 5, 2015, 10 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
Jolly Host, LLC also runs 6 other TLDs, including .aero, .circle, .got, .onl and .safety.
On the technical side, .jot is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .jot, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
6 other TLDs share this operator.
.jot FAQ
What does .jot mean?
.jot is a generic top-level domain named for the word "jot". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .jot?
None. .jot is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .jot domain extension?
Jolly Host, LLC operates .jot as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .jot created?
.jot was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 5, 2015.
Is .jot a valid domain?
Yes. .jot is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .jot addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .jot domain?
.jot names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Jolly Host, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .jot DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .jot.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed July 14, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
