Purchasing a domain name is the first step in having your own website. What exactly is a domain name? A domain name is the name of your website; for example, this website’s domain name is Techgh.net; this implies that no other website will have this same name again unless we choose to sell it or stop renewing it, which will cause it to expire, allowing another person to purchase it.
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- Godaddy
- 1and1
- Domain
- Namecheap
- Hostgator
All of the domain firms listed above provide both domain name registration and website hosting. Hosting is the process of storing all of your website’s information on a server so that it can be accessed via the Internet. There are numerous more domain firms in South Africa that provide such services, such as;
- GridHost
- HostAfrica
- RegisterDomain
- Ignite
Now that you have seen a list of websites that offer such services, its now time to go into purchasing of the domain and all the things required in it.
How to Purchase a Domain Name in South Africa
There are some requirements for purchasing a domain name in South Africa. If you want to buy from a foreign company, you must have the following items on hand.
- Credit card (If you don’t have any, go to your bank and apply for it)
- A laptop or smartphone but preferably a laptop
- Paypal Account – Most domain companies accept Paypal, you can use this option if you don’t want to use a credit card.
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