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ContactContact us via chat or emailRegister the .africa Domain for Your Vision
Establish a unified digital identity across 54 countries. A .africa domain positions your business, startup, or organization as a truly pan-African brand from day one.
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.africa Domain Pricing
You pay exactly what you see. We do not charge setup fees or add hidden administration costs.
New Registration
Enter your brand or company name above to check availability.
Register your domain instantly. No complex documentation or local presence requirements.
- Instant registration & setup
- Free DNS management suite
Annual Renewal
Renew your domain annually before the expiry date to protect your brand identity.
Configure automatic renewals inside your client area to prevent accidental expiration.
- Renew for up to 10 years
- Automatic expiry alerts
Transfer In
Consolidate your domains by migrating your .africa domain to Truehost.
All transfers include a free 1-year renewal extension added to your current term.
- Free 1-year renewal extension
- Zero downtime migration
What is a .africa Domain?
The official geographical top-level domain (gTLD) representing the entire African continent online.
Launched in 2017 with the active support of the African Union Commission (AUC), .africa is designed to unify African digital presence, giving regional brands, startups, and community initiatives a strong, borderless continental identity.
- Continental Scale. Instantly signals your brand’s reach and commitment across all 54 African countries.
- Brand Expansion. Ideal for businesses scaling from local markets (like Kenya or Nigeria) into regional hubs.
.AFRICA Registrations by Business Type
Tech Startups & E-commerce
Regional platforms expanding cross-border
Multinational Corporates
Pan-African operational divisions
Nonprofits & AUC Organs
Development programs and regional projects
Personal & Creative Portfolios
Individual developers and African creators
Scale Your African Venture Beyond Domain Registration
A domain name is just step one. Truehost delivers the complete cloud hosting stack with local currency billing and 24/7 support.
No Geographical Barriers. Registered in Minutes.
Unlike localized country code domains, registering a .africa domain is completely open and requires no complex documentation.
Open Globally
Any individual, business, startup, or nonprofit worldwide can register a .africa domain. There are no local presence requirements, physical address checks, or citizenship limitations.
AUC Endorsed
Officially backed and endorsed by the African Union Commission (AUC) as the sole geographic top-level domain representing the digital growth of the African continent.
Instant Activation
No verification queue, no corporate registration documents to upload. As soon as your M-Pesa or card payment is received, your .africa domain goes live globally in minutes.
Launch Your .africa Site Free for 1 Year
Truehost is committed to bringing African businesses online. Register your .africa domain today and get our basic hosting plan free for the first 12 months.
Free Web Hosting with Every .africa Domain
Perfect for startups, personal portfolios, or testing a business idea. Our Webhosting Lite FREE plan is bundled with every .africa domain registration. Hosted on cPanel, powered by SSD, and includes automated SSL. No renewal fee — only your domain renews each year.
Standard domain renewal at KSh 2,000 / yr. Free hosting requires domain active at Truehost.
Register Domain & Claim HostingWho is .africa Designed For?
From dynamic fin-tech platforms in Nairobi to agricultural cooperatives in Kigali, a .africa domain connects you with a continent of 1.4 billion people.
Tech Startups & Developers
Perfect for scaling tech ventures, hubs, and developers seeking regional investments or looking to position their applications as pan-African products.
api.yourbrand.africaRegional Export & Logistics
Ideal for transport providers, import-export agents, and logistics platforms facilitating intra-African trade under AfCFTA frameworks.
logistics.yourbrand.africaTourism, Culture & Arts
Showcase Africa’s rich heritage, tourist hubs, regional flight operators, and creative artists to a global audience with a prideful local domain.
discover.yourbrand.africaNonprofits & AUC Initiatives
Perfect for pan-African NGOs, research collectives, agricultural cooperatives, and development programs operating in multiple jurisdictions.
foundation.yourbrand.africaIn Good Company
Some of the continent’s largest corporate brands, developmental agencies, and e-commerce platforms protect their identities using the .africa extension.
Six Free Tools Included with Every .africa Registration
We don’t lock domain management behind extra fees. Every .africa domain comes with a
full suite of tools from day one.
DNS Management
Full control over your records. Add or modify A, MX, CNAME, TXT, and SRV records from your dashboard client portal.
Free Email Forwarding
Redirect incoming emails from your official domain to your personal or agency inbox at no extra cost.
Registrar Lock
Prevent unauthorized domain transfers. Keep your nameservers locked and prevent accidental or malicious hijacking.
URL Forwarding
Easily forward visitors to your main corporate website or direct them to social media business pages at no extra cost.
Custom Nameservers
Create branded nameservers (e.g. ns1.yourbrand.africa) using our private nameservers
service. Increase business professionalism for agency and reseller setups.
Nairobi-Based Support
Get fast support from experts based in Nairobi.
Available 24/7/365 via phone call, live chat, or email tickets.
Position Your Brand for Continental Trade
With the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a unified web presence helps scaling brands bypass local domain bias.
Intra-African Trust Growth
When expanding outside your home base (e.g. Kenya), local audiences in West or North Africa can view country-specific domains as outside entities.
A .africa domain signals borderless pan-African operations, creating a shared community sentiment that improves customer acquisition rates in regional expansion phases.
Which Extension is Best for You?
Both local ccTLDs and global domains serve distinct business models. Evaluate how they match your operations.
.africa vs .co.ke
CONTINENTAL VS LOCAL.co.ke is excellent for targeting the domestic Kenyan market and local SEO. .africa is optimized for pan-African branding, intra-African trade, and regional expansion.
.africa vs .com
GEOGRAPHIC VS GENERAL.com is the default global commercial extension, but it is saturated and names are rarely available. .africa gives you access to a fresh name pool with strong geographical context.
Explore Alternative TLD Options
Not every African brand scales regionally. Depending on your current launch phase and geographic scope, one of these options might suit your needs best.
For domestic Kenyan businesses, retailers, and services looking to establish credibility and gain strong SEO benefits inside Kenya.
The default generic commercial extension. Best for companies targeting audiences in North America, Europe, or other global territories.
The global trust signal for nonprofit organizations, community groups, charitable foundations, and public service entities.
Historically used for internet infrastructure providers, developers, network systems, API backbones, and SaaS database systems.
Who Manages the .africa Domain?
Operated by Registry.Africa, under the administration of the ZA Central Registry (ZACR).
ZACR is a leading South African non-profit organization that has managed regional internet infrastructure and domain registrations since 1999.
Like KENIC in Kenya, Registry.Africa handles the database, authoritative nameservers, and policy enforcement for all .africa domains globally. They do not sell domains directly to the public; instead, they license accredited registrars like Truehost to handle orders, support, and billing.
The .africa project was officially initiated and endorsed by the African Union Commission (AUC) to encourage digital inclusivity and cross-border commercial trade within Africa.
What Happens If Your .africa Domain Expires?
To maintain stability, the registry enforces a strict lifecycle timeline. If you miss a renewal date, your domain is locked before being permanently deleted.
Ensure auto-renewal is active to prevent brand loss.
Active State
1 – 10 Year TermYour domain is fully active. You can host, route emails, and renew at standard rates anytime during this period.
Auto-Renew Grace
1 – 40 Days Post-ExpiryResolution stops. Web and email services go offline. You can still renew at standard pricing with no penalty fees.
Redemption Grace
41 – 70 Days Post-ExpiryLocked by ZACR. Restoring the domain requires a renewal fee plus a premium restore penalty fee from the registry.
Pending Delete
5 DaysQueued for deletion. The domain cannot be recovered, renewed, or transferred at this stage.
Released
Day 76+Completely purged. Released back to the public pool for fresh registration by anyone — including brand squatters.
Renewing On Time Costs KSh 2,000. Recovering Late Costs a Lot More.
Avoid premium registry restoration penalty fees. Set up auto-renewal or register for multi-year terms to guarantee ownership safety.
| Status Period | Timeline | Action Required | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Time Renewal | Before Expiry Date | Standard Renewal | KSh 2,000 |
| Auto-Renew Grace | 1 – 40 Days Post-Expiry | Standard Renewal | KSh 2,000 |
| Redemption Recovery | 41 – 70 Days Post-Expiry | ZACR Restore Request | Premium Restore Fee (Contact support) |
| After Day 76 | Post-Deletion | Fresh Registration | KSh 1,800 (Risk of name loss) |
Register Your .africa Domain in Three Steps
Getting your pan-African domain registered is simple and takes less than 5 minutes from start to finish.
Search Your Name
Use the search tool at the top of this page. Enter your company, brand, or project name to check if the .africa extension is available.
Consider regional variations: yourbrand.africa, yourbrand-group.africa.
Pay via M-Pesa or Card
Add your domain and optional web hosting bundle to your cart. Complete payment instantly via M-Pesa STK push or Credit Card.
No administrative forms. No local address checks. Immediate processing.
Deploy and Go Live
Your domain updates in global DNS databases within minutes. Access your control panel to set up your professional email or link it to your website.
Start marketing your brand to a continent-wide audience immediately.
Transfer Your .africa Domain to Truehost
Already own a .africa domain with another global registrar? Move it to Truehost for simplified local M-Pesa billing and Nairobi support.
Request Your EPP Code
Log in to your current domain provider. Disable the registrar transfer lock and request your EPP authorization code. This is legally required to be released to you.
Submit Transfer Order
Enter your EPP code and domain on our transfer portal. Complete the transfer fee payment — KSh 2,000. This automatically adds 1 year of registration.
Confirm Domain Transfer
Click the verification link in the transfer approval email. The transition process takes 5-7 days, with zero website or mail downtime.
.africa Domain FAQs
Everything you need to know about registering, managing, and utilizing your .africa domain answered clearly.
Is there a .africa domain?
Yes. .africa is a real, live top-level domain (TLD) — not a proposal or concept. It launched in 2017 after years of advocacy by the African Union Commission, which designated ZACR (ZA Central Registry) as the official registry operator. It is fully accredited by ICANN and available through 70+ accredited registrars worldwide, including Truehost in Kenya.
As of 2025, over 56,000 .africa domains are registered globally across businesses, nonprofits, governments, and individuals — making it one of the most established geographic gTLDs on the continent. You can verify any registered name or check availability via the official WHOIS lookup at registry.africa.
Is .africa a good domain?
For businesses targeting the African market, .africa is an excellent domain choice — but whether it’s the right choice depends on your goals:
| Use Case | Is .africa a good fit? |
|---|---|
| Pan-African brand, operating in 2+ African countries | Excellent — signals continental ambition |
| Local Kenyan or Nigerian business only | Moderate — .co.ke or .com.ng may perform better locally |
| African startup pitching to global investors | Excellent — memorable, distinctive, credible |
| Brand protection (securing the .africa version) | Yes — fresh namespace means your name is likely available |
| Personal blog or creative portfolio | Good — unique, stands out from .com clutter |
The key advantage: with over 56,000 registrations since 2017, the namespace is active but nowhere near saturated. Short, clean brand names that are impossible to get on .com are often still available on .africa.
How much is the .africa domain?
At Truehost Cloud, .africa registration, renewal, and transfer fees are kept transparent, with zero hidden setup charges or administrative surcharges. The cost structure includes:
- 1First-Year Registration: Priced at KSh 1,800, which also includes a complimentary Webhosting Lite plan for your first 12 months.
- 2Annual Renewal Rate: Maintaining your domain costs KSh 2,000 per year, ensuring predictable long-term budgeting.
- 3Migrate / Transfer In: Bringing your domain from another registrar costs KSh 2,000, which automatically appends an additional full year to your expiry term.
- 4Available Payment Channels: Safaricom M-Pesa STK push, Credit/Debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX), and RTGS/EFT bank transfers.
What does .africa domain mean — and what is the .africa domain extension?
The .africa domain extension is a geographic top-level domain (gTLD) that represents the African continent as a digital identity. The word “africa” in the extension is not abbreviated — it literally means Africa: the 54-nation continent with 1.4 billion people and the world’s fastest-growing digital economy.
Unlike country-code TLDs (ccTLDs) such as .ke, .ng, or .za which belong to individual nations, .africa belongs to the entire continent collectively. This makes it unique — it’s the only TLD that gives a brand instant continental scope without needing to register in each country separately.
Common uses of the .africa extension include:
- ✓.africa domain list — brands using it include The African Development Bank, Standard Bank, and hundreds of tech startups
- ✓.africa domain hosting — any web host can point to it; Truehost includes free hosting with registration
- ✓.africa domain name registration — open to anyone globally, no local presence needed
What happens if I forget to renew my .africa domain?
Missing your renewal date does not immediately mean losing your domain. The .africa registry operates a structured expiry lifecycle:
| Stage | Timeframe | Action Available |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Period | Days 1–45 after expiry | Renew at standard rate — domain still resolves |
| Redemption Period | Days 46–75 | Restore at premium fee — contact Truehost support |
| Post-Deletion | After Day 76 | Domain released — available for anyone to register |
Truehost sends email reminders before expiry. Enable auto-renew in your client portal to avoid the redemption scenario entirely.