.durban
generic
.durban is a geographic generic top-level domain (gTLD) for the city of Durban, South Africa. It is operated by ZA Central Registry NPC, trading as ZA Central Registry, the same organization that manages South Africa's .za namespace. The domain is intended for individuals, businesses, and organizations connected to or interested in Durban. There are no specific eligibility restrictions for registration, making it an open domain for anyone to use. The domain was delegated to the ZA Central Registry in June 2014, providing a digital identity for the vibrant coastal city known for its beaches, port, and diverse culture.
History
.durban was delegated in the IANA root zone on 17 June 2014, with the registration date recorded as 5 June 2014. It is one of several geographic TLDs launched during ICANN's New gTLD Program to promote local identity on the internet.
At a glance
- ASCII TLD
- .durban
- Type
- generic
- Sponsoring organisation
- ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry
- IANA record
- IANA root zone DB