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. […]
Do I have to Transfer All our Existing Domain Names from the Legacy system?
We would advise that a Registrar does transfer all their existing domains, as there is a large price difference between the EPP (cheaper) and the Legacy (more expensive) systems. […]
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 Although effective, it is time consuming, potentially prone to errors, and outdated in comparison to EPP.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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can the system Migrate All my Domains at once, or is there an automated, manual process involved?
The Domains.co.za White Labelled Multi Registrar EPP system will allow a Registrar to migrate all their domains (that are eligible for transfer) at once. Domains.co.za has an automated system that will automatically accept all migration tickets, please discuss with our Sales team. […]
What are the Benefits of becoming a Registrar?
The most obvious reason is that, as an Accredited Registrar on our EPP platform, your domain pricing will be substantially reduced per domain per annum, whereas the Legacy pricing was increased to almost double. […]
If I Migrate my Domains all at once, will the Domain Details Change, or will the migration import all the details from the Legacy System?
All domain details will remain the same. The EPP System has been designed specifically to import all the data correctly. Nothing will be changed during the migration process. NOTE: There is Zero Downtime during the migration process. […]
How do I know beforehand if ZARC will Accept my Application before I pay the R5000.00?
If all your Administration documentation is correct, your application will be approved. As far as we are aware, no Registrar who uses the Domains.co.za system has ever been rejected. […]