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Enter the domain name you want and we will check if it is available. Supports .co.za, .com, .net, .org and South African city domains.

Type a domain name with or without an extension. If you leave the extension off, we will check .co.za by default.

Domain pricing

.co.za

South Africa

R200/yr

.com

Global

R350/yr

.net

Networks

R350/yr

.org

Organisations

R350/yr

.africa

Continental

R300/yr

.capetown

Cape Town

R450/yr

.joburg

Johannesburg

R450/yr

.durban

Durban

R450/yr

Prices include registration only. Domain + hosting packages start at R1,150/year for .co.za and R1,300/year for .com, with email included.

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How the domain checker works

This tool queries the official WHOIS registry servers to check whether a domain name has been registered. A .co.za domain is checked against the South African .co.za registry, while .com and .net domains are checked against the global Verisign registry. The result tells you instantly whether the name is free to register or already taken.

Tips for choosing a domain

  • 1. Keep it short and easy to spell - people will type it from memory
  • 2. Avoid hyphens and numbers where possible
  • 3. Use .co.za if your customers are mainly South African
  • 4. Register both .co.za and .com if budget allows, to protect your brand
  • 5. Make sure the name matches or relates to your business name

Domain FAQ

Is the JWD domain checker free to use? +
Yes, it is a free tool with no signup needed. Just enter the domain name you want and we instantly check whether it is available. It supports .co.za, .com, .net, .org and South African city domains like .capetown, .joburg and .durban. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
How does the domain availability checker actually work? +
The tool queries the official WHOIS registry servers to check whether a name is already registered. A .co.za domain is checked against the South African .co.za registry, while .com and .net domains are checked against the global Verisign registry. The result tells you instantly whether the name is free to register or already taken.
What does it cost to register a .co.za or .com domain? +
Registration is R200 a year for a .co.za domain and R350 a year for .com, .net and .org. Continental .africa domains are R300 a year, and South African city domains (.capetown, .joburg, .durban) are R450 a year. These prices cover registration only.
Do you offer domain and hosting together? +
Yes. Domain plus hosting packages start at R1,150 a year for .co.za and R1,300 a year for .com, with email included. If you find a domain you want, we can register it and set up hosting so you get online fast. You can view our hosting packages or request a quote.
What should I look for when choosing a domain name? +
Keep it short and easy to spell so people can type it from memory, and avoid hyphens and numbers where possible. Use .co.za if your customers are mainly South African, and register both .co.za and .com if budget allows to protect your brand. Make sure the name matches or relates to your business name.

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