Category: Registrars

As a Domain Registrar Do I Use Domains.co.za Or ZARC?

Should you wish to register as a Registrar, you must first apply to ZARC. When your Registrar registration has been completed, you can then use the Domains.co.za White Labelled EPP Registrar Solution, which has been built specifically as a platform for Registrars. Difference Between a ZARC Domain Registrar and ResellerZARC Onboarding AccreditationAdditional InformationDomains.co.za Registrar ServicesHow simple is it to use the Domains.co.za Registrar Service?What do I need to become a ZARC Registrar?How is the Registrar Technical Accreditation completed?What are the benefits of using the Domains.co.za Registrar EPP Platform? The option between using Domains.co.za or ZARC is dependent on whether you would like to become a Reg […]

Is The Domains.co.za EPP Control Panel Hosted Locally?

The Domains.co.za EPP control panel is hosted locally, in the N+1 Teraco secure, redundant data centre in Johannesburg. Why Choose Domains.co.za EPP Control Panel1. ICANN Accredited Registrar2. Required Registrar Redundancies Why Choose Domains.co.za EPP Control Panel First and foremost, domains.co.za is an ICANN accredited Registrar, which means we have to adhere to very strict standards, policies and compliances. The Domains.co.za platform features multiple load balanced API servers. Galera clustered database servers, redundant EPP worker servers, IPv4 & IPv6 connectivity and complete “warm” standby in a different geographical location is thus making it extremely redundant. Our platform is located in a N+1 centre […]

Is there a Demo available?

Domains.co.za Registrar Platform does have a development infrastructure should you wish to develop, or integrate your system into the Domains.co.za API. Please contact us regarding a demo at support@domains.co.za.  […]

What is EPP?

Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP) provides a simpler means of dealing with Domain Administration. It is becoming an international standard as the accepted means of communication between Registries and Registrars. In South Africa, ZARC (previously ZACR & prior UniForum) is the Registry managing the South African based .co.za domain names. ZARC had been using a proprietary ‘Legacy’ system, which requires a parsing of mailings. Although effective, it is time consuming, potentially prone to errors, and outdated in comparison to EPP. ZARC has adopted the EPP system to ease the process of dealing with co.za domains and their Registrars. […]

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 […]