What Is A .CO.ZA Registrar?
A .CO.ZA Registrar is an authenticated entity that can register and manage domain names. The authorisation is via the .za Registry ZARC (previously known as ZACR, prior to that it was known as UniForum).
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.CO.ZA Registrar Accreditation Requirments
In order to become a .co.za Registrar, whether on the White Labelled EPP Registrar platform or not, a company must first be Accredited by ZARC and successfully meet all their administration, legal and technical requirements.
If you choose not to register on the Domains.co.za Registrar EPP Solution, then you would still need to consider doing the following:
- Developing an EPP system
- Testing that system on the ZARC Registry test platform
- Migrating to go live
To become a .ZA Registrar with ZARC, you can click on the link below or contact them directly.
How To Become A Registrar on the Domains.co.za EPP Platform
Should you wish to register as a Registrar on the Domains.co.za EPP platform, you still need to complete the ZARC application and requirements, as mentioned above. Once your application has been approved, you can then use the Domains.co.za White Labelled EPP Registrar Solution.
As the first ICANN Accredited South African Registrar, Domains.co.za then developed the EPP platform when domain registrations transitioned from the old Legacy system over to the new EPP one. We developed the solution in conjunction with the the Registry to ensure absolute accuracy in adherence to all Registry policies, as well as adherence to all ICANN Registrar requirements. The White Labelled EPP Registrar Solution, which has been built specifically as a platform for South African Registrars.
Benefits to 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:
- Current upgrades to the Domains.co.za EPP Registrar Platform to ensure conformity with ZARC requirements.
- No development required.
- Saving you time and money.
- Expert development of new features and functionality for za AND other international TLDs.
- You can go-live within hours of signing up as a Registrar if already ZARC approved.
- Access to the Domains.co.za user friendly Control Panel with its multiple features.
- All Registrars have unlimited Reseller ability.
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Difference Between a ZARC Domain Registrar and Reseller
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; read more about the Domains.co.za Registrar Services.
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. Find out more information about becoming a Domains Reseller with Domains.co.za.
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
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.
