ccTLD

.zadomain information

The .za TLD is South Africa's country code top-level domain, representing the nation on the internet.

DNSSEC Support: YesIDN Support: NoUpdated: 2026-05-28

Introduction

The .za domain is South Africa's official country code top-level domain (ccTLD), designed for use by individuals and organizations within the country. Registration is generally open to South African citizens and entities, with a requirement for local presence. The .za domain is used by a variety of users, including businesses, non-profits, and government organizations, to establish a local identity online. This TLD supports DNSSEC for enhanced security and offers WHOIS privacy protection for registrants. The .za domain is a key part of South Africa's digital landscape, helping to promote local content and services.

Target market

The .za TLD is primarily aimed at individuals and organizations in South Africa.

Restrictions

Registration is generally open to South African citizens and organizations.

Intended use

The .za domain is intended for use by South African entities and individuals. It serves as a national identifier for websites associated with South Africa.

Registration rules

• Domain names must be between 2 and 63 characters long.
• Allowed characters include letters, numbers, and hyphens.
• Certain names may be reserved or restricted.
• Registrants must have a local presence in South Africa.

Renewal policy

Check registry policy

Transfer policy

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Dispute resolution policy

UDRP / URS

Typical users

Businesses, non-profits, government entities, individuals

Registry url

https://www.za.org/
https://www.registrar.co.za/
https://www.dns.co.za/

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