Domain extension

.africa

Discover the .africa domain extension, a unique choice for organisations and businesses that want to strengthen their online presence on the African continent. Adopting .africa signals an unequivocal commitment to Africa's development and identity, giving your brand an immediate connection with an emerging region full of potential. This geographic extension is perfect for initiatives that aim to make a positive impact and reflect their ties with African culture and markets. Choose .africa to build a meaningful digital legacy and reach a broad, diverse audience on this dynamic continent.

Registration

€15.00 /year

≈ US$16.81 a year

Renewal: €15.00/year
Transfer: €15.00
WHOIS privacy: €3.00/year

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Up to 10 years

of registration in a single operation

10 days' grace period

to renew late without losing the domain

Supports DNSSEC

signs the DNS zone against spoofing

Free transfer

you take the domain without needing a code

In detail

Prices and conditions for .africa

Everything you need to know before registering it: what each operation costs, how long it lasts and how it's transferred.

Registration

€15.00

a year, with all tools included

Renewal

€15.00

a year: renewing costs the same as registering

Transfer

€15.00

includes renewal for 1 year

Registration period

From 1 to 10 years

in a single operation, renewable without limit

Grace period

10 days

to renew it at the same price once expired

Transfer

No auth-code

no transfer code needed

Registration: €15.00; a year, with all tools included
Renewal: €15.00; a year: renewing costs the same as registering
Transfer: €15.00; includes renewal for 1 year
Registration period: From 1 to 10 years; in a single operation, renewable without limit
Grace period: 10 days; to renew it at the same price once expired
Transfer: No auth-code; no transfer code needed

Extension's regulatory body: http://www.africainonespace.org/

Included

Everything that comes with your domain.

Full management is in the client area from day one, whether you have hosting with us or not.

DNS management

Change your domain's DNS servers on the fly from the control panel.

Record management

If you don't have DNS, we give you the option to create and edit A, CNAME, TXT or any other record type you need.

Owner details

Edit WHOIS details easily from the client area: your domain will always belong to you.

Redirect

Create redirects to other URLs even if you don't have a hosting service.

Email aliases

Create forwarders even without associated hosting, sending loquesea@yourdomain.com to external addresses.

Domain always secure

Protect the domain from unwanted transfers with the transfer lock, and manage DNSSEC to prevent DNS spoofing attacks.

Dynamic DNS (DDNS)

Updates DNS records automatically when your IP changes: useful for home servers, routers, offices or any service with a dynamic IP.

Auto-renewal and free switching

Renew by direct debit so nothing slips through, and move the domain whenever you like, without asking and without explanations.

Frequently asked questions

About .africa

If yours isn't here, write to us: a technician replies in under 24 h.

How much does it cost to register a .africa domain?

Registering a .africa domain costs €15.00 a year. Renewal costs €15.00 a year.

For how many years can I register a .africa domain?

You can register a .africa for 1 to 10 years in a single operation, and renew it afterwards with no limit on renewals.

Does a .africa domain support DNSSEC?

Yes, the .africa extension supports DNSSEC. You can add DS records from the client area to cryptographically sign your domain's DNS zone.

Can I hide my account holder details (WHOIS privacy) on a .africa?

Yes, .africa domains support WHOIS privacy at an annual cost of €3.00. Your personal details will not appear in public WHOIS lookups.

How do I transfer my .africa domain to hostsuar?

To transfer a .africa you need to request it from your current panel or contact your provider. The transfer includes 1 additional year of renewal for €15.00.

What happens when my .africa domain expires?

You'll have a grace period of 10 days after expiry to renew the domain at the same price. After that period, the domain may enter redemption or be released for public registration.

Ready for your new domain?

Check whether your name is available in .africa: registration is activated when you confirm payment.

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