.durban
.durban is a generic extension, run by ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry since 2014. Anyone can register a .durban 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.durban/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.durban |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/durban |
Registrars that sell .durban
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From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .durban domain
The .durban registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .durban 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
| .capetown | 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 Something out of date?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 .durban extension?
ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry is the registry operator for .durban. The registry keeps the list of every .durban name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .durban domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .durban name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .durban created?
.durban was added to the DNS root zone on 19 June 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .durban domain?
The .durban registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.durban/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.durban. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .durban signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .durban zone is signed, so a .durban domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.