Register your .Africa domain name
The pan-African web address for your presence across Southern Africa. Clouder handles all the paperwork with Registry.Africa on your behalf, with no administrative hassle.
From $14.90/year
Popular extensions
$14.90
.africa /year
Activation
within 24h
A pan-African domain, open to everyone
The .africa domain is a sponsored geographic gTLD, managed by Registry.Africa (ZACR) — open to anyone in the world who wants to showcase a connection to Africa, with no residency requirement.
Registration must go through a registrar accredited by both ICANN and Registry.Africa. No supporting documents are required from the registrant at registration — it's one of the most accessible extensions on the continent.
How .africa is regulated
The .africa namespace is a sponsored geographic gTLD, delegated by ICANN to Registry.Africa (ZA Central Registry) in partnership with the African Union, since general availability launched in July 2017. Registration must go through an accredited registrar — Registry.Africa does not process requests directly.
What we handle as your reseller
- ✓ Submitting your registration request through our accredited registrar partner.
- ✓ Checking that your file meets current technical criteria.
- ✓ Keeping your domain compliant with Registry.Africa policy throughout its lifetime.
How to get a .africa domain
Check availability
Search for the name you want and confirm it's free to register.
Send us your details
No proof of residency is required — just your registrant contact details.
Registration is activated
We submit your request through our accredited partner, and your domain goes live.
✓ Once the request is submitted, your .africa domain is usually active in under 24 hours.
No geographic restriction
Unlike some national extensions, .africa imposes no residency or nationality requirement — individuals and businesses worldwide can register it freely.
Whois and privacy
Registry.Africa applies a Whois privacy policy in line with international standards, to protect registrants' personal data.
Good to know
- ✓There is no limit to the number of .africa domains a single person can hold.
- ✓Registration comes with an annual fee that maintains your rights to the name.
- ✓We handle the administrative process with our accredited partner on your behalf.
.Africa extensions
Pick the extension that best fits your project.
.africa
Open to anyone in the world, with no residency requirement.
.co.za
The most widely used commercial extension in South Africa.
.com.na
The Namibian commercial extension, for a strong local presence.
.co.bw
Botswana's commercial extension.
.co.zw
Zimbabwe's commercial extension.
.com
The international extension, a good complement to a .africa to protect your brand.
Choosing a name with a sensitive term
Some names receive extra scrutiny from Registry.Africa — terms referencing the African Union, a pan-African institution, or a protected trademark. In these cases, an enhanced review may be triggered before registration.
Check the Registry.Africa policy
Registry.Africa publishes the .africa naming policy detailing the allocation rules and naming policy for the .africa namespace.
Submit your request
Tell us the domain name you'd like to register.
We check eligibility
We confirm whether this name requires additional review.
Provide your documents
If needed, send us the documents proving your connection to the requested name.
Registration approved
Registry.Africa reviews the request and the domain is activated once approved.
Transfer your .africa domain to Clouder
Already have a .africa domain with another registrar and want to switch? The transfer doesn't interrupt your site or email: everything keeps running during the process.
We handle .africa transfers through our accredited registrar partner, so the process follows Registry.Africa policy from start to finish.
To get started you'll need the authorization code from your current registrar. Need help? Reach us at +212 661 980 425.
Unlock your domain
Ask your current registrar to lift the transfer lock and provide the authorization code.
Send your request
Send us the authorization code and any required documents.
Transfer completed
Once approved by Registry.Africa, your domain is managed from your Clouder account.
.africa domain registration in your country
We support businesses across Southern Africa in registering their .africa domain.
Why register your .africa with Clouder
Registry.Africa accredited partner
Registration is submitted through our partner, in line with its naming policy.
Hosting included if needed
Combine your .africa domain with regional hosting and a professional email address in one place.
English and French-speaking support
A team that guides you through every step of registration, in your language.
Frequently asked questions
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