How to Register a .digital Domain in South Africa

Step-by-step guide to registering a .digital domain in South Africa — pricing, process, and why .digital works for agencies and tech businesses.

Registering a .digital domain takes about five minutes and is open to anyone — no special qualifications or industry verification required. At Allanux Web, registration starts at R717.72/yr with free DNS management and WHOIS privacy included.

If you run a digital agency, tech consultancy, or online media company, a .digital domain lets your URL reinforce your brand. Here's how to get one set up in South Africa.

Step-by-Step: Register a .digital Domain at Allanux Web

Step 1: Search for Your Domain

Go to our .digital registration page and type in the name you want. Because .digital is a newer extension, name availability is much better than .com. Short, descriptive names like spark.digital or capemedia.digital may still be open.

Step 2: Choose Your Registration Period

Minimum one year at R717.72. Multi-year registration is available up to 10 years. Given that renewal is R915.77/yr, locking in for multiple years at the registration price saves you R198/yr for each additional year.

Step 3: Configure DNS and Privacy

Set your nameservers and enable WHOIS privacy. Both are included free with every .digital domain at Allanux Web. WHOIS privacy keeps your personal contact details off the public registry.

Step 4: Complete Payment

We accept credit card, EFT, and PayFast. Your domain activates immediately after payment — no manual approval or waiting period.

Step 5: Point Your Domain

If you're hosting with Allanux Web, your domain connects automatically. Otherwise, update your A record or nameservers in the domain control panel. DNS propagation typically takes a few hours to 24 hours.

.digital vs .agency: Which Extension for Your Business?

Both are popular with South African agencies, and both are newer gTLDs with good name availability. Here's how to choose.

Choose .digital When:

Your brand identity centres on being digital-first. If your company is called "Cape Digital" or "Innovate Digital Solutions", the .digital extension replaces the word in your name and creates a shorter URL.

Choose .agency When:

You're a marketing agency, PR firm, recruitment agency, or any service agency. The word "agency" describes your business model, not just your medium. It's also R173/yr cheaper on registration and R322/yr cheaper on renewal.

What Your .digital Registration Includes

Every .digital domain at Allanux Web comes with:

• Free DNS management — full control over all DNS record types
• WHOIS privacy — personal details hidden from public lookups
• EPP transfer code — move your domain to another registrar anytime
• Instant activation — live immediately after payment

Budget Tip

The renewal price jump from R717.72 to R915.77/yr is one of the steeper increases among the TLDs we offer. If you're confident in the name, register for 2–3 years upfront at the registration price. This smooths out your annual cost and protects against future price increases from the registry.