Find out exactly how to get a .za domain name with this detailed guide, along with the pros and cons of .za web addresses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The minimum registration term for “.za” extensions is 1 year.
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .ZA domain?
No special requirements are needed to register a “.za” domain.
Does .ZA support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
Is there an official whois server for .ZA domains?
.ZA does not count with an official whois server.
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
ZA Domain Name Authority
44 Grand Central Blvd
Sanofi House
Halfway house
Midrand, 1685, Gauteng
South Africa
Administrative Contact
Chairperson
ZA Domain Name Authority
44 Grand Central Blvd
Sanofi House
Halfway house
Midrand, 1685, Gauteng
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 (0)10 020 3910
Fax: +27 (0)10 020 3919
Technical Contact
Technical Committee
ZA Domain Name Authority
44 Grand Central Blvd
Sanofi House
Halfway house
Midrand, 1685, Gauteng
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 (0)10 020 3910
Fax: +27 (0)10 020 3919
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
No, we don’t offer trustee service, please notice though that for this extension there is no residence requirement.
Does this extension support third level domains?
Yes, it does support third level extension, you can register domains with “.co.za”.
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is “ZADNA.ORG.ZA”.
What is the range of characters that the .ZA extension can accommodate?
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