j.root-servers.org

Verisign operates j.root-servers.net, one of the thirteen logical Internet Root name servers. Verisign cooperates with the eleven other Root Server Operators to provide authoritative data for the DNS Root Zone.

J-root receives DNS queries over IPv4 at 192.58.128.30 and over IPv6 at 2001:503:c27::2:30.

J-root uses IP Anycast to provide service from a number of locations throughout the world, which may change from time to time.

Verisign's statement on service expectations for J-root is available.

Interactive Root Server System Metrics for J-root are updated daily in accordance with the RSSAC Recommendation on Measurements of the Root Server System. The raw data is also available.

Are you interested in hosting a J-root instance at your exchange point or on your own IP network? For more information about this offering, including minimum technical requirements and access to our automated request system, please visit http://www.verisign.com/rirs.

History

In 1997, j.root-servers.net was added as the 10th root name server. Operated by Network Solutions, it was initially co-located with A-root and used the IP address 198.41.0.10.

In 2000, Network Solutions, Inc.was acquired by Verisign.

In 2002, J-root was renumbered to 192.58.128.30, thus allowing it to be anycasted.

In 2008, the IPv6 address 2001:503:c27::2:30 was added for J-root.