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Category: Registrars

How To Verify Domain Ownership With WHOIS

Verifying the ownership of a domain name is an essential step when considering buying a domain, transferring it, or simply confirming its rightful owner. The most reliable way to check domain ownership is by using a WHOIS search, which provides official registration details from a global database. WHOIS records are maintained by domain registrars and regulated by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers). These records are publicly accessible and contain key information about domain ownership. What is WHOIS Search?How to Verify Domain Ownership with WHOISNavigate to WHOIS SearchSearch Your Domain NameVerify Domain OwnershipAdditional InformationWHOIS Privacy ServicesWHOIS for SubdomainsGeneral Domain Verifyin […]

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What Happens When My Domain Expires?

Your domain name is one of the most important elements of your website. If it expires, your website, emails, and any connected services will cease to work. Understanding what happens when a domain expires and how to recover it is essential for keeping your website live and uninterrupted. Domain expiry doesn’t mean instant deletion. There are multiple phases before a domain becomes available for another person to register. What Does Domain Expiry Mean?What is the Domain Expiry Process?How to Recover an Expired DomainAdditional InformationHow to Prevent Domain ExpiryThe Cost of Expired DomainGeneral Domain Expired InformationHow to Choose The Perfect Domain Name What Does Domain Expiry Mean? When a domain reaches its expiratio […]

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How To Upgrade The Domains WHMCS Module

This Knowledgebase article covers step by step instructions on how to upgrade the Domains WHMCS Module. Latest Version :  5.1.0 Link to: Download Module for use with PHP 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 Latest Version :  5.1.0Link to: Download Module for use with PHP 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3How To Upgrade The Domains WHMCS ModuleFull Description of Available Options: How To Upgrade The Domains WHMCS Module 1. Download the domainsDotCOZA WHMCS module provided in the link above. 2. Unzip the domainsDotCOZA.zip and copy the contents of the zip file into: modules/registrars/domainsDotCOZA/ 3. Confirm that modules/registrars/domainsDotCOZA/tools/config.php contains the username of a WHMCS administrator user. modules/registrars/domainsDotCOZA/t […]

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Why Become A Registrar?

Become a Registrar for Za domains and have the ability to communicate directly with the ZARC (the .za Registry) EPP system. All ISPs and .za domain holders and/or owners who do not wish to become Registrars will eventually be required to manage their domains through Registrars. This is due to ZARC’s (previously known as ZACR & prior to that, as UniForum) current Legacy System being phased out in favour of the new EPP system. How Simple Is It?What Is Required to Become a Registrar?Technical AccreditationWhy Registrars Choose the Domains.co.za EPP PlatformKey Benefits How Simple Is It? Our expert support team will assist you throughout the process, as the Registry requires that all Registrar applications and agreements are to […]

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What is the Multi-Registrar Reseller EPP Control Panel?

Domains.co.za has developed a White Labelled Multi Registrar EPP solution that companies / ISP’s can utilise, in lieu of developing their own solution. The investment of time and money in developing such a platform, according to ZARC’s administrative requirements and technical specifications, is extremely costly.The Control Panel has been developed in collaboration with ZARC (previously ZACR/UniForum), the .co.za domain administration body. In addition, Domains.co.za has developed a comprehensive API (Application Programing Interface) as well as a WHMCS billing system plugin. Apart from providing a company with the technology they need to become a Registrar, the Control Panel has multiple benefits and features that will e […]

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Why Do I Pay A Monthly Fee To Move To Domains.co.za EPP Platform?

By using the Domains.co.za Registrar Services, you gain access to a fully developed, white-labelled Multi-Registrar EPP Platform, with a user friendly Control Panel that is already aligned with Registry requirements. What the Monthly Fee CoversWhy Use the Domains.co.za EPP PlatformCompliancy & Policy UpdatesRegistry RequirementsAccreditation & Development What the Monthly Fee Covers The monthly fee covers Domains.co.za’s ongoing EPP platform development, maintenance and security, including infrastructure and compliance updates. We need to ensure uninterrupted domain management and connectivity with the Registry at all times. This allows the Registrars using our platform to focus on their business and not managing complex tec […]

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