Register Domain in South Africa

Jul 25, 2025 | Domains

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How to Register Domain in South Africa

So, you’re ready to register Domain in South Africa?

First step: register domain name – your online street address. Whether you’re a startup, a freelancer, or a cat blog creator, having your own domain gives you credibility, ownership, and freedom.

At Laseroo Web Solutions, we’ve made the process super simple, quick, and affordable. Let’s get you started! 👇

Index

How to register a domain
Frequently Asked Questions
Pro Tips
Useful Links

How to Register Domain in South Africa

Step 1: Click to Register Your Domain

Click here to go to our registration page.

This takes you straight to our domain search tool.

Step 2: Search for Your Perfect Name

Type in your preferred domain – e.g. mynewbusiness.co.za – and click Search.

✅ If it’s available, you’ll see an option to Add to Cart.

❌ If it’s taken, try a another name or acronym.

Pro tip: .co.za is perfect for South African businesses, while .com works great if you’re going international 🌐

Once you found the domain you want to register and it is available click on the checkout button:

Step 3: Add Hosting or Email (Optional but Recommended)

You’ll now be asked if you want to ✅ Add website hosting (needed to build your website)

If you’re not ready for hosting yet, you can still register your domain now and connect hosting later just click Continue.

Step 4: Review & Checkout

Make sure the name entered is correct as there are no refunds on domain name errors entered on registration.

Step 5: Checkout & Pay Securely

Enter your details and complete your order using secure online payment.
We accept South African Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT)

Once the form is complete, Make sure to Tick the Terms and Conditions checkbox and click on Complete Order

Step 7: Check your Email

After clicking on Complete Order you will receive an Invoice via the email you used to sign up with. Once Payment has been made and reflects in our account your payment will get allocated to your invoice and your domain will get registered.

Step 8: Access Your Client Portal

After payment has been received, you’ll get access to your client area where you can:

  • Manage your domain
  • Add hosting
  • Upgrade/Downgrade Services
  • Renew, transfer, or update details

📌 Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Domain Name?+
A domain name is the unique address where your website lives online – like yourbrand.co.za.
How long does registration take?+
Usually within a few minutes after payment – however this is dependent on the speed of which the domain propagates that can take from a few minutes to 72 hours!
Do I need hosting to register a domain?+
No, you can register a domain now and connect hosting later.
What is hosting?+
Web hosting is a service that allows individuals and organizations to publish their websites on the internet. When you create a website, all of its files, images, and content need to be stored on a server.
Can I transfer my domain to Laseroo?+
Go to Settings > Mail >Yes! Let us help you, click here to Transfer your Domain to us.

Have Questions of your own? Contact us

💡 Pro Tips

Use your business name
Keep it as short as possible
Local is Lekker with .co.za domains
No special characters allowed
Avoid using long domain names