Domain Name Registration

Your domain name is the website address that people will use to visit your website, think “www.google.com”.

A domain name forms the heart of your online branding as it is used both as your website address as well as your email address(es).

Learn more about what domains are and how they work in our article: What Is a Website Domain Name: A Comprehensive Guide.

When choosing a domain for registration in South Africa, consider the relevance to your business or website, the availability of the domain name you want, and the connection to your company name or brand. For more tips on choosing the best domain, check out our article: 10 Powerful Tips for Choosing a Domain Name for Your Website.

Domain name registration only takes a few minutes.

There is no harm in registering your domain name before you launch your website. You can park your domain with us till your website is ready with our domain registration service.

Registering your domain sooner, rather than later, secures your perfect name and prevents others from getting it. The domain name belongs to you as long as you continue to renew it.

Easy. Enter your desired domain name in the domain search bar at the top of this page and click “Search” to find out whether your domain is available. If it is available you will be able to add it to your cart, if not, you can view details about who owns the domain via our WHOIS Lookup tool.

If you simply wish to reserve your domain, there is no requirement for web hosting services. However, if you plan to connect your domain to a website and/or email services, then hosting is necessary.

Most of our yearly hosting packages include a complimentary .co.za domain, but if you prefer a different domain extension, you can select one when purchasing a hosting package. You can find our domain registration fees on our website and also during the ordering process. 

MCloud9 sells an ever-growing number of domain extensions that currently include:
.co.za, .com, .africa, .capetown, .durban, .joburg, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .cloud, .co, .at, .co.uk, .net.za, .org.za, .web.za.

If you are looking for a specific extension that’s not currently available, please let us know and we will try to get it added to our list as soon as possible!

Registering a South African domain ensures a local domain online presence, which can strengthen your online visibility and credibility to the local market. It also allows for easy identification as a South African entity. 

Domain name servers (DNS) are servers that are specifically designated to translate domain names into IP addresses. They are essential for ensuring that your website is accessible to users. You can easily manage the DNS settings for your domain through the MCloud9 Client Portal, where you have full control over the DNS records for your domain.

Yes, you can easily transfer your domain to MCloud9 to enjoy the benefits of our domain registration and reliable hosting services.

Learn more in our step-by-step guide: Transferring a Domain Name To MCloud9 – An Easy Guide.