Domain Registration – Buy, Renew & Transfer Domain Names
Secure the perfect domain name for your business or personal brand. Hostking makes it easy to buy domains, manage renewals, and transfer your domains all in one place.
South Africa’s own domain extension
The extension South African customers recognise and trust — and the one Google associates with a South African business. Free for the first year when you pay annually on an eligible hosting plan.
R289/yr.
The classic and most trusted domain extension, ideal for global businesses and brands.
R1182/yr.
Perfect for online shops and eCommerce websites looking for a memorable domain.
R120/yr.
A modern extension for businesses, blogs, and personal websites on the web.
R120/yr.
Designed for bloggers, writers, and creators to share their voice online.
R360/yr.
A reliable alternative to .com, often used by tech and networking companies.
R136/yr.
Tailored for technology startups, developers, and digital innovators.
R350/yr.
Great for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups wanting visibility.
R560/yr.
Perfect for informational websites, guides, and knowledge resources.
R283/yr.
India’s country code domain, trusted by local and global businesses.
R335/yr.
Trusted by nonprofits, communities, and organizations worldwide.
R908/yr.
Great for online shops, retailers, and eCommerce platforms.
R2132/yr.
Perfect for businesses with an international presence and global reach.
R100/yr.
A trendy and affordable choice, popular among startups and creators.
R591/yr.
A flexible extension for businesses, personal sites, and portfolios.
R873/yr.
Best for social communities, influencers, and digital networking.
R283/yr.
A short and catchy extension, great for portfolios, bio pages, and redirects.
Domain Locking
We keep your domains secure with domain locking, ensuring unauthorized transfers are a thing of the past. You're in control – easily unlock domains whenever you choose, providing you with the peace of mind that your online assets are always in safe hands.
With the power to unlock at your fingertips, you maintain ultimate control over your online assets, ensuring a secure and flexible domain management experience.
Domain locking at Hostking prevents unauthorized domain transfers, ensuring your domain remains secure and under your control.
Auto-renewal Options
Secure the longevity of your domain effortlessly with our auto-renewal feature. Say goodbye to expiration worries – we've got you covered. Your domains will remain active seamlessly, eliminating the need for manual intervention and ensuring an uninterrupted online presence.
Trust us to keep your digital identity thriving with hassle-free auto-renewal options.
Hostking offers flexible auto-renewal settings to help prevent your services expiring, and you can also choose to let a domain expire through the client area if preferred.
Your Domain Registration Questions Answered
Have questions about buying or managing domains? We've got you covered.
What is a Domain Name?
A domain name is your website’s unique online address — for example, yourbrand.com. Instead of using complex IP numbers, visitors simply type your domain into their browser to find your site.
Why Should You Buy a Domain?
Owning a domain makes your business or personal brand more credible, memorable, and easy to access. Registering a domain with Hostking ensures your online identity is secure and easy for customers to find.
How Long Does Domain Registration Last?
Most domains are registered for at least 1 year, with options to register for multiple years. At Hostking, you can enable auto-renewal, which helps prevent accidental expiry.
Can I Transfer My Domain to Hostking?
Yes! If you already own a domain elsewhere, you can easily transfer it to Hostking. Just unlock your domain, request the transfer code (EPP), and start the transfer from our client area.
- What’s the difference between a domain and hosting?
A domain is your online address, while hosting is the server space where your website files live. Both are required to run a website.
- What if my domain name is already taken?
If your desired domain isn’t available, you can try other extensions (like .net, .org, or .co.za) or use our domain search tool to find smart alternatives.
- What are TLDs, gTLDs, and ccTLDs?
- TLD: Top-Level Domain, like .com or .net.
- gTLD: Generic TLDs such as .online or .xyz.
- ccTLD: Country-code TLDs like .za or .co.uk. - Can I sell my domain?
Yes. Domains are digital assets. You can list your domain for sale and transfer it to a buyer using the standard EPP transfer process.
- What is WHOIS privacy protection?
WHOIS privacy hides your personal contact details (name, email, address) from public records, replacing them with proxy information to protect your identity.
- What are premium domains?
Premium domains are short, brandable, and keyword-rich names that are already registered but available for resale at a higher cost due to their value.
- How fast is domain registration with Hostking?
Domain registration is usually instant once payment is processed, so you can start using your new domain right away.
- Why is the renewal price higher than the first year?
The first-year price is a promotional rate for paying annually up front. The renewal is our standard catalogue price, and we print it on every plan card rather than hiding it in the terms, so there are no surprises in year two.