.ZA Domain
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Africa. It is used by websites and organizations associated with or based in South Africa.
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Registration Requirements:
Registrants must comply with South African law and have a local presence or connection to South Africa.
Additional Information
Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing South Africa in the DNS. It is primarily used by South African entities or those with a connection to South Africa.
ZA stands for 'Zuid-Afrika', which is Afrikaans for South Africa.The .za domain allows for third-level registrations under various second-level domains like .co.za, .org.za, and .net.za.
Frequently Asked Questions
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Africa. It is used by websites and organizations associated with or based in South Africa. The .ZA TLD is managed by ZA Central Registry NPC and was introduced in 1990.
Registration for .ZA domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must comply with South African law and have a local presence or connection to South Africa.
The average pricing for a .ZA domain is Varies by second-level domain and registrar, typically ranging from $10 to $30 USD per year.. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.
WHOIS information for .ZA domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.registry.net.za. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.registry.net.za/ for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .ZA domains include: Domains.co.za, Afrihost, Hetzner, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
As a country code TLD, .ZA provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.