.capetown
.capetown is a generic extension, run by ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry since 2014. Anyone can register a .capetown name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 19 June 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.capetown/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.capetown |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/capetown |
Registrars that sell .capetown
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From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .capetown domain
The .capetown registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .capetown domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry
| .durban | Generic · 2014 |
| .joburg | Generic · 2014 |
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .capetown extension?
ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry is the registry operator for .capetown. The registry keeps the list of every .capetown name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .capetown domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .capetown name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .capetown created?
.capetown was added to the DNS root zone on 19 June 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .capetown domain?
The .capetown registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.capetown/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.capetown. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .capetown signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .capetown zone is signed, so a .capetown domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.