What is a Domain Name?

A domain name like www.your-company-name.co.za is a website address that people will use to find you on the internet. Domain names are used as an address to locate businesses, organizations, or other entities on the Internet.

The domain name is the foundation of your website (www.your-company-name.co.za) as well as your email address (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), using a well thought up domain name allows your customers to identify and remember you more easily on the Web.

A great benefit of using your own domain name is that regardless of how many times you change your website hosting provider, your Email and website address will always remain the same.

I don't have a website yet, why do I need a domain name now?

Registering your domain name now ensures that you own the domain name that may not otherwise be available when you want it.

Once registered, the domain name is yours, provided the domain renewal fees are paid each year.

What type of domain names can I register at Domains.co.za

We offer all South African ccTLD and gTLD domains (ie: .co.za .org.za .net.za .web.za .joburg .durban and .capetown)

International TLD's and gTLD's domains are also available, including all the most popular .com .net .org .biz and .mobi.

With more than 1000 new gTLD domains being added to the internet, we will constantly update our list of available domain extensions.

How long does it take to register a domain name?

Your domain registration could be complete within minutes, provided the domain registration fee is paid and your registration information is filled out correctly.

How long does it take to transfer a domain name?

This depends on the ccTLD or gTLD that is being transferred.

Legacy .co.za domains can take up to 24 hours to transfer, while .co.za domains which are on EPP can be transferred in a matter of minutes, provided the domain transfer is accepted by the domain owner.