Optional Services

Domain Registration

A domain name is a name used to locate and display a website. A domain name is an easy to remember name that refers to an IP address. An IP address is an address written in dotted decimals (such as 196.7.164.2) that computers use to determine what website to display.

.co.za R79 per annum
.com, .org, .net, .info, .biz R129 per annum
.de, .eu R199 per annum
.mobi R159 per annum
.co R249 per annum
.cc R299 per annum
.tv R349 per annum
.co.uk R129 per annum (two-year cycle)
.org.za R228 (once-off payment - only non-commercial entities can apply)

See our section on domain names for more information.

Encryption Certificates

A digital certificate is imposed on the SSL process and acts as an electronic passport, providing proof of identity. Digital certificates are issued directly by a trusted certificate issuing authority (eg. Thawte, Verisign). A Certification Authority (CA) verifies the authenticity of the information to be included in the certificate before it is issued.

SSL Encryption R149 (setup fee)
Thawte 123 SSL R619 per annum
Thawte Standard R1 550 setup; R1 240 per annum*
  *These prices may fluctuate periodically in line with the dollar exchange rate

Account Setup

Account Upgrade R49 (setup fee)
Account Downgrade Free
Additional POP3 Mailbox R9 p/m
.de & .eu Registrations

Owners must provide proof of residence in Germany (.de) or Europe (.eu) to qualify for registration.

.org.za Registrations

Only non-commercial entities are able to register an .org.za domain. Registration is free for entities that are able to provide Section 21 Certification or SARS documentation to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Domain Registration
  • The successful registration of domain names is dependent on a third party Registrar.
  • Domain registration costs are non-refundable.
  • Hetzner offers free domain parking.
Domain Transfers

When you change hosting companies, your domain name Registrar must be given the necessary information to redirect traffic to your new hosting location. Once your domain name registration record is updated to reflect Hetzner's network (domain name servers), you can start enjoying the full benefits associated with your Hetzner hosting account.

Hetzner offers free assistance with domain transfers.

Domain Renewals

All customers with domains registered through Hetzner will receive renewal reminders. For your convenience, we will automatically renew your domain on your behalf, adding the renewal fee to your invoice, unless you instruct us otherwise.

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Custom Hosting Solutions (CHS) vs. Managed Server Hosting

CHS

Managed Servers

Dedicated Account Manager & technical team to perform ongoing needs analysis and consulting.

Assistance via Hetzner’s Contact Centre and online Help Centre.

Offers solutions for custom settings and high availability.

Makes use of Hetzner’s standard hosting platform. No customisations are allowed.

URL, Operating System and Hardware monitoring to ensure optimal uptime.

Standard server monitoring.

Controlled Operating System and software patching with change management.

Automated Operating System and software patching.

Web application assistance provided as an optional service.

No assistance with web applications.

Not suitable for reseller hosting.

Suitable environment for reseller hosting.