Domain Name Examples
- safari.africa
- tasteof.africa
- culture.africa
- innovate.africa
Potential Uses for this TLD
- online platforms for African cultural and heritage organisations
- e-commerce websites for African artisans and businesses
- educational resources and e-learning portals focused on African subjects
- tourism and travel sites promoting destinations across the African continent.
TLD Restrictions
.africa TLD Registration Restrictions and Eligibility Requirements
The .africa top-level domain (TLD) has specific registration criteria and eligibility requirements that applicants must meet. Here are the key points:
- Geographical and Cultural Relevance: Registrants of .africa domains should demonstrate a connection to the African continent, which can include individuals, organisations, or businesses with operations, interests, or cultural ties to Africa.
- Registration Eligibility: Both individuals and legal entities (such as businesses and non-profits) are eligible to register a .africa domain, provided they adhere to the intended purpose of representing African interests.
- Trademark Considerations: Registrants must ensure that the domain name does not infringe upon existing trademarks or intellectual property rights.
- No residency requirement: There is no explicit requirement for registrants to be residents of African countries, but the domain should represent an entity or individual with a legitimate connection to Africa.
Overall, the .africa TLD aims to promote and enhance the online presence of the African continent, encouraging names that reflect its cultural and economic diversity.
Hipposerve TLD Pricing
Registration
£10.99
Transfer
£11.99
Renewal
£14.99
Technical Information
Characters Allowed
Number of characters allowed: 1-63
IDN Compatibility
IDN character compatibility: Yes
Registration Period
Registration periods: 1 year
DNSSEC Compatibility
2 years
Renewal Period
3 years
Registration Delay
DNSSEC compatibility: Yes
Transfer Time
Renewal periods: 1 year
Transfer Lock
Registration delay: N/A
Note: The information provided on this page was accurate at the time of the last update. However, TLD information is subject to change by the relevant domain naming authorities at any time. Hipposerve cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies that may arise due to such changes.
