CIPC Domain Transfers

Registered your .co.za domain through CIPC? We’ll help you move it across.

Transfer your CIPC domain

Enter your domain to begin the transfer process.

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Why transfer your CIPC domain?

CIPC-registered domains must be transferred to an accredited registrar if you want to actively manage and use them for services such as a website, business email, or DNS.

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What changes when you transfer?

Your domain remains yours. The transfer simply moves its management from CIPC to Okuhle Digital, giving you access to renewals, DNS and support.

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What happens after the transfer?

You’ll need a hosting package to start using your domain for email or to host your website.

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How much is a domain transfer?

Domain transfers are free. You only need a hosting package if you want to use the domain for email or a website.

Simple, guided transfer

How to transfer your CIPC domain

Follow these seven steps to move your CIPC-registered domain to Okuhle Digital.

Okuhle Digital CIPC domain transfer entry field

Enter your domain name

Type the .co.za domain registered through CIPC into the field above, then select Transfer Domain.

Domain transfer initiation screen

Initiate the transfer

Your domain will already be displayed. Select Transfer to initiate the domain transfer.

Domain transfer confirmation screen

Confirm the transfer

Confirm that the correct domain is displayed and select Continue to proceed with the transfer.

Domain Parking configuration screen

Confirm Domain Parking

The free Domain Parking service is added automatically. Review the configuration and select Continue.

Domain transfer order review screen

Review your order

Confirm that your Domain Parking service and Domain Transfer are listed correctly, then select Checkout.

Okuhle Digital checkout details form

Complete your details

Sign in if you already have an account. Otherwise, enter your contact and billing details to submit the order.

ZARC email containing the Accept Transfer link

Approve the transfer email

Open the transfer-vote email sent by ZARC to the domain contact and select Accept Transfer.

Need help with your transfer?

We can assist if you cannot access the registered email address or do not receive the transfer request.

Contact support
SO, YOUR TRANSFER IS DONE 🎉

What would you like to do next?

Your domain has made the move to Okuhle Digital. Now you can decide what you actually want to do with it.

I'm good for now!
mydomain.co.za ✓ safely parked
OPTION 1

I only want to keep my domain

You’re all set. Your domain can remain parked with Okuhle Digital until you’re ready to use it.

✓ No hosting needed
I need company email!
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OPTION 2

I want company email

To create addresses such as [email protected], you’ll need an active hosting package.

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Let's build something!
OPTION 3

I want a website

To host a website on your domain, you’ll need a hosting package. Already have a website somewhere else? We can also help you point or move the domain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. A registrar transfer changes the company responsible for managing the domain on your behalf. It does not mean that Okuhle Digital becomes the owner of your domain.

CIPC's domain service provides limited registration functionality. To use the domain for services such as a live website or email, CIPC advises customers to transfer the domain to an accredited commercial registrar.

Yes. After transferring the domain, you can use Okuhle Digital for domain hosting, website hosting, email, DNS management and other digital services.

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That is fine. Your domain can be managed by Okuhle Digital while your website or other services remain with another provider. DNS can be configured to point to the relevant service.