This guide how to add Domain Protection includes and how you can activate it for an existing domain.
Domain names are frequent targets for cybercriminals through threats such as domain hijacking, unauthorised transfers, DDoS attacks, and the exposure of personal registration information.
The Domains.co.za Domain Protection add-on provides an all-in-one security, privacy and performance solution designed to safeguard your domain. It includes advanced features such as Anycast DNS, WHOIS Privacy, Domain Transfer Lock, Two-Factor Authentication for domain updates, DDoS protection, DNSSEC support, and a discount on domain redemption fees should your domain expire.
NOTE:
Domain Protection is available as an add-on for eligible domain names and helps improve your domain’s security and resilience.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to Add Domain Protection to an Existing Domain
Login to your Domains.co.za Customer Portal using your username and password.
1. Login to the Domains.co.za Customer Portal.
2. Open the Manage Services drop-down menu and select Domains.
3. Toggle the Domain Protection slider to On.
4. Review the Domain Protection features and pricing.
5. Proceed to checkout and complete your purchase.
6. Once payment has been processed, verify that Domain Protection is active for your domain.
What Is Included with Domain Protection?
Two-Factor Authentication for Domain Updates
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an additional verification step before important domain changes can be made. This helps ensure that only authorised users can update your domain settings.
Benefits include:
- Preventing unauthorised domain changes.
- Helping protect against account compromise.
- Reducing the risk of fraudulent domain transfers.
Domain Transfer Lock
Domain Transfer Lock helps prevent your domain from being transferred to another registrar without your approval.
Benefits include:
- Protection against domain hijacking.
- Prevention of unauthorised transfers.
- Improved control over your domain ownership.
Anycast DNSAnycast DNS
Anycast DNS routes DNS requests to the nearest available server from a global Anycast network.
Benefits include:
- Faster DNS resolution.
- Improved global website performance.
- Increased redundancy and reliability.
- Better resilience against service interruptions.
WHOIS PrivacyWHOIS Privacy
WHOIS Privacy helps protect your public domain registration information for eligible domain extensions. While many South African domains already have registrant information protected at the registry level under POPIA, WHOIS Privacy provides additional privacy for supported generic top-level domains (gTLDs) such as .com, .net and .org.
Benefits include:
- Protecting your personal information.
- Reducing spam emails and unsolicited marketing.
- Helping minimise domain-related scams.
- Improving your online privacy.
DDoS-Protected DNS
The Anycast DNS network also helps protect your domain against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
Benefits include:
- Improved availability during attacks.
- Reduced risk of DNS outages.
- Greater reliability for website visitors.
Redemption Fee Discount
If your domain enters the redemption period after expiring, Domain Protection provides up to a 50% discount on eligible redemption fees.
Benefits include:
- Lower recovery costs.
- Additional protection against accidental domain loss.
- Greater peace of mind.
Additional Information
- Domain Protection is available as an optional add-on for eligible domain names registered with Domains.co.za.
- Domain Protection enhances both your domain’s security and performance without affecting your existing website or email configuration.
- WHOIS Privacy helps protect your personal registration information while maintaining compliance with applicable domain registration requirements.
- Anycast DNS improves DNS performance by directing requests to the closest available server from a global network.
- Domain Transfer Lock helps prevent unauthorised registrar transfers and reduces the risk of domain theft.
- DNSSEC support provides an additional layer of DNS security by helping protect against DNS spoofing and cache poisoning attacks.
- Domain Protection should be enabled as soon as possible after registering a domain to maximise the security benefits.
- If you have any questions about Domain Protection or require assistance enabling the service, contact the Domains.co.za Support team.
Login to Domains.co.za Account
1. Go to the Domains.co.za website Account Login page.
2. Enter your Email and Password and click the Sign In button.
3. You will see the Domains.co.za Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.
