.africa Domain

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.africa
Transfer with Auth-Code, nameserver changes, DNSSEC where supported and full control from your panel.
Register .africa Domain €10.27/1 year
Renew .africa Domain €11.27/1 year
Transfer .africa Domain €8.94

African identity

African identity

Pan-African reach

Pan-African reach

Brand & growth

Brand & growth

Security & support

Security & support

The .africa is a generic TLD (gTLD) representing the African continent — ideal for businesses, organisations, startups, tourism & e-commerce targeting African markets or building a pan-African brand. With registration or transfer through Domain Market you get instant activation, stable DNS and technical support.

.africa domain features

TLD meaning: gTLD (pan-African identity)
Length: 1 - 63 characters
Registration time: Real-time
Transfer time: 5 – 7 days (EPP/Auth-Code)
Registrar transfer: Yes, with Auth-Code (unlock required)
IDN support: Yes (selected scripts)
DNSSEC: Yes (DS)
Registration period: 1 – 10 years
Renewal period: 1 – 10 years
Premium Domains: Yes (certain names)
WHOIS privacy: Yes (via registrar)
Post-expiry cycle: Grace ~0–45 days, Redemption ~30 days, Pending Delete ~5 days
Local presence: Not required
Registry: Registry Africa (ZA Central Registry)

Terms/policies:
ICANN Policies,
Registry Africa

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Frequently asked questions about .africa

What is .africa?

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.africa is a domain extension (TLD) you can use to give your brand a clearer, more relevant online identity. It works with websites, email and redirects like any modern domain.

Who can register .africa domain?

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In most cases, registration is open to everyone. If the registry sets specific rules, they apply to all registrars and we follow them during the registration process.

How much does registration/renewal/transfer cost?

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Pricing is listed separately in the table on this page. If the registry classifies a name as a Premium domain, different pricing may apply.

Can I renew after expiry?

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Yes, there is usually a grace period for renewal. Duration and any restoration fees are set by the registry, so the safest option is to renew on time.

Can I transfer .africa to DomainMarket?

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Yes. You will usually need the Auth/EPP code from your current registrar. The transfer is typically completed within a few days, depending on the registry.

Does it support DNSSEC and WHOIS privacy?

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DNSSEC (DS records) can be enabled where supported by the TLD/registry. WHOIS privacy also depends on registry rules and the services available for that TLD.

Can I use it with email and hosting?

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Yes. With free DNS management, you can connect it to email hosting, web hosting or any other provider using nameservers or DNS records.

How do I register it?

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Use the search form on this page to check availability, choose your registration term and complete the order. If you need help with DNS or a transfer, our team can help.

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