Who can register a .za domain?

.za is open for registration to anyone worldwide. There are no residency, business, or eligibility requirements.

Who operates the .za registry?

.za is operated by ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA), and was introduced in 1990. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.

Country Code TLD

.za

South Africa

Type

Country Code TLD

Introduced

1990

Registry Operator

ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA)

Registration

Open registration, available to anyone worldwide

About .za

South Africa's country code TLD, managed by the ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA). Most South African domains use second-level labels like .co.za. The .za namespace is an important trust signal for the South African market.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can register a .za domain?: .za is open for registration to anyone worldwide. There are no residency, business, or eligibility requirements.
Who operates the .za registry?: .za is operated by ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA), and was introduced in 1990. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.