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Free Domain Name & cPanel Access With Every Plan

Join over 75,000 satisfied clients who trust our web hosting in South Africa. For more than 15 years, we've delivered affordable, secure, and reliable hosting. Most plans include a free domain name, cPanel login, and high-performance servers designed for speed. Use our built-in website builder to launch your site quickly and easily.

Not sure which plan is right for you? Learn more about what web hosting is and how to choose the best option below.

Affordable web hosting plans with free domain and cPanel in South Africa

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Explore our plans below — each includes cPanel, webmail, SSL, and a free domain.

Basic

R 59/ month

  • 5 GB SSD Storage
  • Host 2 Websites
  • Website Builder
  • SSL Security Certificate
  • Unlimited* Traffic
  • 2 Databases
  • 50 Mailboxes
  • Anti-SPAM
  • Anti-Virus
  • Webmail Access
  • cPanel (Control Panel)
  • Softaculous App Installer
  • WordPress Toolkit
  • Cancel At Anytime
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Standard

R 99/ month

  • 15 GB SSD Storage
  • Host 5 Websites
  • Website Builder
  • SSL Security Certificate
  • Unlimited* Traffic
  • 5 Databases
  • 150 Mailboxes
  • Anti-SPAM
  • Anti-Virus
  • Webmail Access
  • cPanel (Control Panel)
  • Softaculous App Installer
  • WordPress Toolkit
  • Cancel At Anytime
  • *Free Domain
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Pro

R199/ month

  • 35 GB SSD Storage
  • Host 10 Websites
  • Website Builder
  • SSL Security Certificate
  • Unlimited* Traffic
  • 10 Databases
  • 300 Mailboxes
  • Anti-SPAM
  • Anti-Virus
  • Webmail Access
  • cPanel (Control Panel)
  • Softaculous App Installer
  • WordPress Toolkit
  • Cancel At Anytime
  • *Free Domain
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Premier

R229/ month

  • 50 GB SSD Storage
  • Host 15 Websites
  • Website Builder
  • SSL Security Certificate
  • Unlimited* Traffic
  • 15 Databases
  • 500 Mailboxes
  • Anti-SPAM
  • Anti-Virus
  • Webmail Access
  • cPanel (Control Panel)
  • Softaculous App Installer
  • WordPress Toolkit
  • Cancel At Anytime
  • *Free Domain
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Unlimited Traffic, Free Domain & Service Limits

Register Domain SA does not impose any limit on traffic / bandwidth. This is however subject to reasonable and responsible use. For more information please see our Acceptable-usage-policy. Hosting plans that offer a complimentary domain name include the initial registration fee at no cost. Subsequent renewals will be charged at the standard annual rate, and this benefit is limited to domains within the .za namespace.
Acceptable Usage

What Is Web Hosting?

Web hosting is a service that allows your website to be accessible online by storing its files on a secure web server. When someone types your domain into a browser, the server delivers the website content to the user. With cPanel login, managing your hosting environment is quick and simple — no technical skills needed.

Why Choose Register Domain SA?

  • Trusted by over 75,000 South Africans
  • Lightning-fast servers located in South Africa
  • Free domain registration with annual plans
  • Easy-to-use cPanel control panel
  • Affordable plans with full-featured hosting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a website hosting service?

It's a service that stores your site and makes it available online. Hosting plans also include tools to manage emails, backups, security and content updates.

What is cPanel login?

cPanel is an easy-to-use dashboard that gives you full control of your web hosting. You can manage files, emails, domains, security, and more — all in one place.

Do I get a free domain with hosting?

Yes, all annual hosting plans come with free domain name registration for .co.za and other .za namespaces.

Is cheap web hosting reliable?

Yes, as long as you choose a trusted provider. We offer affordable pricing without compromising on uptime, support, or features.

How long does it take to set up?

Setup is almost instant — most hosting accounts are activated within 15 minutes.

If you want your website to succeed, you need to find a reliable web host. Having made the decision to launch your own website, blog, or online store, the next step is to locate a dependable web hosting service to house your site.

To find the right web hosting package, you must find a web hosting provider in South Africa whose services fit your needs.

Over 20,000 satisfied customers can attest to the reliability of our Web Hosting, which they attribute to its lightning-fast speeds, abundant features, and expert support staff. Our Web Hosting is suitable for both commercial and personal use.

Hosting websites with a web host in South Africa is a service that allows website owners to make their web content accessible online. In the context of the Internet, "web host" refers to a company or provider that houses and maintains websites for other people and businesses.

A server is a large, specialised computer used to host website files like text documents, HTML code, image files, and video files. Internet users would be unable to view web pages without these facilitating services and technologies.

When a user conducts a web search for your business, the server will send the user back web files. Users can navigate to any other part of your site from this point.

Owning a domain name is a standard prerequisite for signing up with a web hosting service in South Africa. A domain name is the name of a website. If you don't have a domain name yet, you can create one with us.

Once you have registered your website you can fill it with your content. We store it all on an online computer that is always on and accessible at all times. We assign the server a permanent location (Internet Protocol Address) on the web.

Website owners and visitors alike can pick from a wide range of web hosting options tailor-made for them. These plans range from cheap web hosting for smaller businesses to pricier advanced web hosting options for larger corporations. The leading web hosting companies and software developers will offer the latest state-of-the-art tools to make it easier and more cost-effective to manage your website.

Some of the main categories of web hosting plans to consider before committing to a specific provider include:

  • Managed Web Hosting: When you sign up for a Managed Web Hosting plan, the hosting company handles all of the server management so you don't have to. Things like patch management, virus prevention, hardware, operating system, and many others will all fall under the web host's purview.
  • Shared Web Hosting: When using shared hosting, your website will be kept on a server alongside many others. It is the cheapest web hosting solution available. Shared hosting may be less expensive, but it's not a good choice if your site frequently has a lot of visitors.
  • Cloud Hosting: Web hosting in the cloud is a relatively recent innovation. It enables a collection of servers to function as if they were a single, massive server. If your organisation is expanding, you should consider using cloud hosting because it scales effectively with your traffic and data needs. Due to this design, cloud hosting is often on a pay-as-you-go basis: You only pay for the storage space in the cloud that you really use.
  • Dedicated Servers: Dedicated server hosting is more expensive than shared hosting, but it's worth it for high-traffic websites that will need to stay online for a while. Dedicated hosting provides your website with its own physical server. This means that your company has complete authority over your server's configuration, security, and use. However, this choice calls for specialised knowledge; you'll need server administrators on hand.
  • Virtual Private Servers: The cost of virtual private server (VPS) hosting is higher than that of shared hosting, but it's well worth it if your site receives a significant amount of regular traffic. Even though it is technically still a sort of shared hosting, VPS hosting simulates having a dedicated server exclusively for your website. VPS hosting is often the first option for startups because it's affordable and flexible enough to meet their needs without breaking the bank.

    • Once you have selected the best web hosting type to meet your needs, you can consider the following.

  • Uptime: Uptime refers to the percentage of time that users may access a website. Our web server promises a service uptime of at least 99.5%. If visitors to your website are unable to get in, they may begin to doubt your business' dependability.
  • Website hosting price: How much money do you have to spend on your website? The simplest strategies need you to do most of the legwork yourself. If you want a quality site at a reasonable price, you'll have to build it, manage it, and maintain it yourself. These days, however, even the most basic plans typically come with access to some kind of technical support. As you pay more, you get more from your plan in terms of support, safety, speed, and capacity.
  • Security: Since websites rely on the internet to function, they are open to malware and cyberattacks. Our services include security measures for your website in our packages.
  • Control panel: A hosting control panel allows you to do account management tasks without direct server access. It's advisable to choose web servers with an easy-to-use interface for all ability levels. With us, you can choose from cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin as your preferred Control Panel, which will allow you to log in and administer your web hosting. All of your web service configurations can be made from the control panel.