How to Register a .co.tz Domain in Tanzania
Your .co.tz domain is the foundation of your online identity in Tanzania. Here is everything you need to know — from choosing the right name to going live in minutes.
What is a .co.tz domain?
The .co.tz extension is the official commercial domain for Tanzania, managed by TZNIC (Tanzania Network Information Centre). It is the digital equivalent of registering a business in Tanzania — it tells your customers, partners, and Google that your business is Tanzanian.
Other .TZ extensions include .or.tz (organisations), .ac.tz (academic institutions), .sc.tz (schools), and .ne.tz (network providers).
Why register a .co.tz domain?
- Trust and credibility — Tanzanian customers trust .co.tz over generic extensions
- Local SEO advantage — Google prioritises local domains for local searches
- Brand protection — secure your business name before someone else does
- Professional email — use info@yourbusiness.co.tz instead of Gmail
- Affordable — from just Tsh. 19,500/year
Step-by-step: Register your .co.tz domain
Choose your domain name
Pick a name that matches your business. Keep it short, memorable, and easy to spell. Avoid hyphens and numbers where possible. For example: yourbusiness.co.tz.
Check availability
Use the Sakurahost domain checker to search your domain. We check availability across all .TZ extensions instantly.
Add to cart and pay
Select your domain, choose a registration period (1 year minimum), and pay with M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Selcom, or CRDB bank. Pricing starts at Tsh. 19,500/year.
Domain goes live
Your domain is activated instantly after payment. You get full DNS management, WHOIS privacy, email forwarding, and registrar lock — all from your Sakurahost dashboard.
.co.tz domain pricing
Pro tip: Bundle with hosting
Our Sungura and Faru shared hosting plans include a free .co.tz domain for the first year. You get hosting, email, SSL, and your domain — all in one place, paid with M-Pesa.
Frequently asked questions
How long does .co.tz registration take?
Registration through Sakurahost is instant. Your domain is active within minutes of payment.
Do I need a Tanzanian ID to register .co.tz?
No. Anyone — individual or business, local or international — can register a .co.tz domain through a TZNIC-accredited registrar like Sakurahost.
Can I transfer my .co.tz domain later?
Yes. You can transfer your domain to another registrar at any time. Contact our support team and we will handle the process.