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.
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The option between using Domains.co.za or ZARC is dependent on whether you would like to become a Registrar of .za domains or a Reseller of domains.
Difference Between a ZARC Domain Registrar and Reseller
A Registrar is a company that is officially allowed to sell and manage domains. In this instance, if you are accredited through ZARC, you would be able to sell and manage domains directly from the Registry without a middle man being involved. This would reflect your company name under Registrar instead of Domains.co.za
A Reseller on the other hand, you are able to sell domains, but not directly as your own company. As a Reseller you would only be able to make use of the Registrar’s Reseller System that is provided by them, and not be able to fix any registrar of registry suspensions if there are any applied.
Simply put, a Registrar can register a domain, and a Reseller can only sell a domain on behalf of a Registrar.
ZARC Onboarding Accreditation
If you are interested in becoming a Registrar with ZARC, you may refer to the below link to get started with the process or contact them directly:
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Domains.co.za Registrar Services
Once you have been approved as a Registrar, you can use the Domains.co.za EPP Registrar Solution; read more about the Domains.co.za Registrar Services.
How simple is it to use the Domains.co.za Registrar Service?
Very simple, we will advise you as to the required administration and legal documentation that needs to be completed between you and the Registry. Domains.co.za cannot complete this on your behalf, as ZARC (the za Registry) requires this information to come directly from the applying Registrar.
What do I need to become a ZARC Registrar?
Even if you are intending to use the Domains.co.za white label EPP Registrar platform, or developing your own, you will still need the following:
- Administration documentation
- Legal documentation
- Technical documentation
If you are not utilising the Domains.co.za Registrar EPP Solution, then in addition to the above you will need to:
- Develop your own EPP system
- Test the system on the ZARC Registry test platform
- Migrate to go live
How is the Registrar Technical Accreditation completed?
On completion of the above, the Registrar can send us their Registrar portal details. Domains.co.za will then complete the technical accreditation for the technical test on the development & OT&E platform. This process is generally completed in under 1 (one) business day.
What are the benefits of using the Domains.co.za Registrar EPP Platform?
The Domains.co.za Control Panel, allows Registrars to access ZARC’s EPP platform. This affords an immediate advantage of having up to date development, as well as easy management of za domain names.
Benefits include:
- No development needed.
- Save time and money.
- Go-live within hours or days of signing up as a Registrar.
- Access to the Domains.co.za Control Panel’s multiple features.
- Continuous upgrades to the Domains.co.za EPP Registrar Platform to ensure conformity with ZARC requirements.
- Continuous expert development of new features and functionality for za AND other international TLDs.
- All Registrars have unlimited Reseller ability.
