Port 43 WHOIS Service

Servers



.CAPETOWN : whois.nic.capetown

.DURBAN : whois.nic.durban

.JOBURG : whois.nic.joburg

.WEB.ZA : web-whois.registry.net.za

.ORG.ZA : org-whois.registry.net.za

.NET.ZA : net-whois.registry.net.za

.CO.ZA : coza-whois.registry.net.za


WHOIS COmmands

1. Domain Name Queries

 

Querying for a domain name will return basic domain name information as well as its associated contacts and nameservers. The [SERVER_NAME] is relative to the name space you want to query; please see list above. The [DOMAIN_NAME] is the domain name you want queried.


COMMAND: whois -h [SERVER_NAME] [DOMAIN_NAME]


EXAMPLE: whois -h coza-whois.registry.net.za exampledomain.co.za


2. Nameserver Queries

 

Querying for a name server will return all the information pertaining to the nameserver queried. The [SERVER_NAME] is relative to the name space you want to query; please see list above. The [NAMESERVER_NAME] is the name or IP address of the nameserver you are looking to obtain information about.


COMMAND: whois -h [SERVER_NAME] [NAMESERVER_NAME]


EXAMPLE: whois -h coza-whois.registry.net.za ns1.exampledomain.co.za

 

Last update: 23-02-2023 08:07:42

Technical Support

All issues and questions relating to the ZA EPP Registry Registrar System must be raised in the Contact/Support pages through the Registrar Portal. This is to ensure that our support department tracks and addresses all issues. If you have an account, please log on to the Registrar Portal and submit a support request online.

 

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Office Closure

Dear Registrar,

 

As Wednesday, 1 May approaches - a South African public holiday marking Workers' Day, we extend warm wishes for a safe and restful celebration to you and your family. Please be informed that our office will be closed on Wednesday, 1 May and will resume operations on Thursday, 2 May 2024. Support services will remain accessible during this period. Feel free to reach out to us via phone at +27 11 314 0077 or email us at support@zarc.net.za, and we will be happy to assist. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support.

 

Warmest Regards,

The ZARC Team.