Free with hosting
.co.za
The familiar choice for a business serving South African customers.
R100/year
Free for the first year with 12+ months of hosting
Find your domain name
Search a .co.za, .com and more, live from the registry. A .co.za is free for the first year with 12 months of hosting.
- .co.za R100/yr
- .com R262/yr
- .africa
- .org
- Transfer a domain
A search doesn’t reserve a name. It’s yours once your order is confirmed.
A local name, or a wider reach
Pick the extension that fits who you serve. Live results and checkout confirm availability and the final price.
.com
A well-known international address for a broader audience.
R262/year
Registration price; renewals can differ
.africa
A name with a continental connection.
Ask us
We’ll confirm price and availability
.org
Often chosen by organisations, NPOs and communities.
Ask us
We’ll confirm price and availability
Registering is the start
Four things that keep your name working for years.
- 1
Check the name
Search availability, then check spelling and possible confusion with other businesses. Availability isn’t trademark clearance.
- 2
Register accurately
Use the correct owner and contact details, and an email address your business will keep for registry and renewal notices.
- 3
Connect your services
Point website and email records to the right place. Note your existing DNS settings before making changes.
- 4
Renew on time
Turn on auto-renew in the client area so an expired name never takes your website or email offline.
Already own a domain?
Keep it where it is and point it at your Coolhost hosting, or transfer it so renewals sit with the rest of your services and one invoice.
- Start a transfer from the client area with your EPP code
- Your website and email keep working when DNS is planned
- Auto-renew on every domain, managed in one place
Domain questions
Need a hand choosing? Talk to the team or read the domain registration guide.
How much does a .co.za domain cost?
R100 a year. It’s free for the first year when you take 12 months of hosting or more. Confirm the renewal price and final charges at checkout.
Does searching reserve a domain?
No. A search checks availability at that moment; the name is registered only after your order is completed and registration is confirmed.
Can I register a domain without hosting?
Yes. Registration and hosting are separate services. You can register the name now and connect hosting or email when you’re ready.
Can I transfer a domain I already own?
Usually, depending on the registry rules and the domain’s status. Start the transfer in the client area, and keep your existing DNS and email settings in mind.
Does a domain include a website or email?
Not by itself. You also need website hosting or a website builder, and an email service. Every Coolhost hosting plan includes business email.
Will a keyword in my domain help me rank?
Not on its own. Choose a name that serves your brand; search visibility depends on useful content, a fast site and other signals.
Choosing a domain name in South Africa
Your domain is the address customers take away with them. Choose something you can say aloud, print on a label and use in a professional email address without explaining the spelling. Avoid unnecessary hyphens and numbers.
A .co.za name signals a South African business. A .com may suit a broader audience, while .africa gives the name a continental context. Many businesses register the .co.za and the .com so nobody else can use the other.
Keep control of your name
Register with details your business controls. If a designer registers a domain for you, agree who the registrant is and how you’ll manage it. Read the domain registration guide for ownership, DNS, renewals and transfers.
When you’re ready to publish, add web hosting and business email on the same account. Hosting for 12 months or more includes the .co.za free for the first year.
Get your name and your website together
Hosting from R50/mo with a free .co.za for the first year.