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.AFRICA Domain

.AFRICA is a geographic top-level domain (gTLD) for the African continent and its people. It aims to bring African businesses, organizations, and individuals together under a uniquely African online identity.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: ZA Central Registry NPC trading as Registry Africa
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.africa
Introduced: 2017

Technical Details

Restrictions: While open to all, it is primarily intended for use by African businesses, organizations, and individuals.
Average Pricing: $18
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.africa/

Launch Dates & Availability

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Launch timeline from ICANN's new gTLD program

Sunrise Period Start:2017-04-04
Sunrise Period End:2017-06-03
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

While open to all, it is primarily intended for use by African businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Additional Information

A geographic generic top-level domain (gTLD) specifically created for the African continent, its people, and businesses.

The .AFRICA domain was supported by the African Union Commission and 39 African governments.It took nearly 10 years from conception to launch due to various challenges and competing bids.

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Frequently Asked Questions

.AFRICA is a geographic top-level domain (gTLD) for the African continent and its people. It aims to bring African businesses, organizations, and individuals together under a uniquely African online identity. The .AFRICA TLD is managed by ZA Central Registry NPC trading as Registry Africa and was introduced in 2017.

Registration for .AFRICA domains has the following restrictions: While open to all, it is primarily intended for use by African businesses, organizations, and individuals.

The average pricing for a .AFRICA domain is $18. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .AFRICA domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.africa. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.africa/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .AFRICA domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, 101domain, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

The .AFRICA domain is a well-established gTLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.