Who can buy a .africa domain name?
Anyone in the world can register a .africa domain. You do not need to be a resident or citizen of an African country.
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The .africa domain extension is a geographic top-level domain (TLD). It was created for individuals and businesses who want to attract website visitors from the entire African continent, as well as members from the African diaspora.
Where did the .africa domain come from?
The .africa top-level domain was introduced in 2017. It was the third continent-specific domain to enter the market, following the successful launches of .eu in 2006 and .asia in 2007.
What is the purpose of the .africa domain name?
A .africa domain is a great choice if you want to reach members of the (pan-)African community with your website. Using this domain can also help improve your local SEO results within the African continent.
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FAQ about .africa domains
For how many years can you register a .africa domain name?
You can register a .africa domain for an initial period of 1-10 years. After this period of time has passed, you will need to renew the domain in order to continue using it.
How can I check if the domain I want is available?
Simply use the domain search bar at the top of this page and enter the name of your choice. A new window will open, and you will immediately see if the name you want is still free. If the name of your choice is not available, our system will automatically show you some options that are still free instead.
Can I hide my contact details for my domain, so they are not shown in the Whois database?
Yes, this is possible for this extension. You can enable this option when you purchase a domain through the Openprovider control panel.
How can I renew my domain?
You can easily renew your domain through the Openprovider control panel. You will receive multiple reminders by email when your domain is due to be renewed. Another option is to turn on the auto-renew feature in the control panel, which ensures that your domain is automatically renewed as long as you have sufficient balance on your account.
What is the registration policy of .africa?
.africa domain names should be between 3-63 characters in length. They may contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9) and hyphens. Internationalized domain names are not supported.
What is the renewal policy of .africa?
Your .africa domain will be renewed automatically if you have the auto-renew feature turned on and if you have enough balance in your account. If your domain is expired, you will have 28 days to restore your domain at an additional fee before it is deleted.