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.jo Domain: Jordan ccTLD Guide
.jo is the country-code top-level domain for Jordan.
Overview
.jo is the country-code top-level domain for Jordan, in Asia. It is managed by the National Information Technology Center (NITC).
Registrants are generally expected to be organisations resident in Jordan, or to use a local agent; personal .name.jo names need in-person identification.
Who can register
Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.
Second-level endings: Also .com.jo, .net.jo, .name.jo, .gov.jo.
Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The official record for .jo is in the IANA root zone database.
Before you buy a .jo name
- Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
- Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
- Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
- Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?
Weighing up a specific .jo name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.
Frequently asked questions
What country is .jo?
.jo is the country-code top-level domain for Jordan.
Who runs the .jo domain?
The .jo registry is managed by National Information Technology Center (NITC).
Can I register a .jo domain from another country?
Usually not directly. .jo generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.
Does Google treat .jo as a country domain?
Yes. Google normally treats .jo as a signal that a site targets Jordan.
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Sources checked: www.safenames.net. Last reviewed October 2026.
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