Domain Protection
Domain Protection by Domains.co.za helps prevent domain-
related cyber-attacks and enhances domain performance.
Add to your Domain Name for only R69.00* per year.
Anycast DNS (62 Locations)
DDoS & Botnet Protection
WHOIS Privacy by Default
What is Domain Protection
Domain Protection is an all-in-one domain security package that is available to our customers as an add-on to any Domain Name.
It safeguards your Domain Name from theft, downtime, DDoS attacks and Privacy concerns. In addition, should your Domain Name expire due to non-renewal for any reason, you'll receive a domain Redemption Fee discount of up to 50%.
With Domain Protection you can:
Domains.co.za’s Domain Protection Adddon is an all-in-one speed, security and privacy addon for your domain name. Get Anycast DNS, 1000% uptime guarantee, 2FA domain updates, DDoS Protection and Whois privacy by default
What's Included in Domain Protection?
Our Domain Protection package includes the following multi-level security features:
- It prevents unauthorised domain changes.
- Prevents account takeovers.
- Stops unauthorised domain transfers.
- Stops unauthorised domain transfers.
- Protects your domain from hijacking.
- Keeps your domain safe from theft.
- Faster DNS resolution times because traffic is routed to the closest nameserver.
- 1000% uptime because of redundancy in 62 locations world-wide.
- Protection against DDoS and Botnet attacks.
- More reliable performance for users in different countries.
- Keeps your name, email, and phone number hidden from public view.
- Significantly reduces spam emails, sales calls and unwanted marketing.
- Prevents domain-related scams and protects against potential identity theft.
- Ensures your home address and physical location remain completely private.
- Keeps your domain online during attacks.
- Spreads harmful traffic across servers.
- Reduces the risk of slow loading times.
- Saves you money.
- Helps protect your brand.
- Provides peace of mind.
Why Domain Protection Is a Smart Move for Your Domain
Sadly, domain names are a frequent target for cybercriminals with threats like DDoS attacks, domain hijacking, unauthorised domain transfers, and data scraping becoming increasingly common.
Domain Protection is a must-have if you are looking to circumvent these threats and protect your business from:
Downtime
Threats like DDoS attacks can overwhelm your domain infrastructure causing your site, email, etc. to go offline unexpectedly.
Domain Protection helps mitigate risk, so your domain stays up.
Lost Traffic
A domain that's down means lost website visits and missed emails as potential customers won't be able to reach you.
Domain Protection ensures traffic reaches your domain reliably without interruption.
Reputational damage
A compromised or unreliable domain affects customer trust negatively, making your business appear untrustworthy.
Domain Protection helps to maintain your credibility and online reputation.
Domain loss
Unauthorised domain transfers or hijacking can result in the loss of a domain, undoing years of brand building.
Domain Protection reduces this risk, helping you keep ownership secure.
How to Activate Domain Protection
Protect a New Domain:
Protect an Existing Domain:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Domain Protection?
Domain Protection is an add-on by Domains.co.za that helps keep your domain name safe, stable and always accessible. It protects against unauthorised changes, domain theft and downtime, while also improving performance with our Anycast DNS network in 62 locations worldwide.
How can Anycast DNS improve my domain’s speed?
Anycast DNS speeds up name resolution by routing DNS queries to the nearest available DNS server instance, reducing round-trip time and improving reliability. This makes initial page loads and app connections faster and more consistent.
Can I add Domain Protection to an existing domain name?
Yes, Domain Protection can be added to any domain registered with Domains.co.za. Once activated, the protection applies immediately and works quietly in the background.
What happens if I don't renew Domain Protection?
If Domain Protection is not renewed, your domain will still function normally, but the added security, performance, and recovery features will be removed.
Is Domain Protection the same as WHOIS Privacy?
No, WHOIS Privacy is just one feature within Domain Protection. WHOIS Privacy hides your personal details and identity on public WHOIS databases, whereas Domain Protection goes further by securing access, improving uptime and protecting your domain from abuse.
Which domains are supported by Domain Protection?
Domain Protection is available on all domain extensions.
What is the 1000% uptime guarantee?
The 1000% uptime guarantee refers to the strength and redundancy of the DNS network supporting your domain. With multiple global servers working together, your domain remains reachable even during outages or attacks.
It is a global hosting service provider term that signifies 1000% compensation for any downtime experiencedl example 10x the actual downtime will be credited.
How do I enable two-factor authentication for my Domain?
If you have added Domain Protection to your domain name, two-factor authentication is applied automatically and before any updates can be made to it, you'll receive an authorisation code via email in order to proceed.