Johannesburg businesses and projectsFixed price $23.99/yearNo registration restrictions

.joburg domain — the extension for Johannesburg, South Africa

.joburg is the geographic extension for businesses, estate agencies and any project with a presence or identity in Johannesburg, South Africa's economic hub.

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2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$23.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .JOBURG domain

What is the .JOBURG domain?

The .joburg is a geographic generic top-level domain (geoTLD) managed by ZA Central Registry. It was delegated by ICANN in 2014. 'Joburg' is the colloquial, widely used nickname for Johannesburg, South Africa's most important financial and economic hub. .joburg is the extension for local businesses, estate agencies, startups and any project wanting to communicate its connection to the city directly in the domain. No registration restrictions. Fixed price $23.99/year.
Extension .JOBURG
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry ZA Central Registry
Restrictions None
Registration $23.99/year
Renewal $23.99/year

Uses of .JOBURG

Who is the .JOBURG domain for?

These are the most common situations where .JOBURG is the ideal extension.

Businesses and startups in Johannesburg

Companies based in the city wanting to communicate their location in South Africa's economic hub.

Estate agents and real estate

Estate agencies specialising in Johannesburg properties and the Gauteng province.

Financial and corporate services

Financial services companies, consultancies and corporate firms based in South Africa's main business hub.

Restaurants and local gastronomy

Restaurants and food businesses in the city wanting to reinforce their local identity.

Events and local cultural life

Event organisers, cultural festivals and projects linked to Johannesburg's social life.

Urban tourism and city promotion

Urban tourism agencies and projects promoting the city's cultural offerings.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .JOBURG domain

visit.joburgexplore.joburgstay.joburgbest.joburgmy.joburgdiscover.joburglove.joburgtour.joburg

.JOBURG vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .JOBURG with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.joburg This page Johannesburg businesses and projects No restrictions $23.99/year
.capetown Cape Town None $23.99/year
.durban Durban None $23.99/year
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .JOBURG domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .JOBURG domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .JOBURG domain

Does .joburg have fixed registration and renewal pricing?

Yes. .joburg maintains the same price of $23.99/year for both initial registration and renewals.

Do I need a business in Johannesburg to register .joburg?

No. .joburg has no registration restrictions — anyone or any company in the world can register it, although its natural purpose is to communicate a connection to the city.

Why is it called .joburg and not .johannesburg?

'Joburg' is the colloquial, widely recognised nickname for Johannesburg, used both by residents and in everyday South African language — the registry chose this shorter, more recognisable name.

Can a financial company use .joburg?

Yes. Johannesburg is South Africa's main financial hub, so .joburg is especially relevant for financial services companies, consultancies and corporate firms based in the city.

Does .joburg rank well in Google for local searches?

Google treats .joburg like any geographic gTLD. For local SEO, city-specific content, reviews and Google Business presence are determining factors.

Can I transfer my .joburg domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .joburg domain is the geographic extension for Johannesburg, South Africa — managed by ZA Central Registry since 2014. Fixed price of $23.99/year for registration and renewal. 'Joburg' is the widely recognised colloquial nickname for the country's most important financial and economic hub. .joburg is the extension for businesses, startups, estate agencies and financial services firms wanting to communicate their connection to the city. visit.joburg, explore.joburg, stay.joburg — names that communicate the destination from the URL. No registration restrictions. Google treats it like any gTLD. Registering a .joburg domain at miHosting costs $23.99/year with managed DNS and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting so your project has the digital presence the city deserves.