AfriRegistry Sandbox manages the .cd test registry environment, providing a secure and stable platform for registrar testing and evaluation.
Check the availability or registration details of any .cd domain name.
AfriRegistry Sandbox is the test registry environment for the .cd country code Top-Level Domain. Operated for registrar testing and evaluation in accordance with ICANN policies and Internet best practices.
AfriRegistry Sandbox is the test registry operator, ensuring policy compliance and namespace integrity for all .cd domain names.
Built on a high-availability EPP registry platform supporting DNSSEC, RDAP, and real-time DNS propagation across Anycast nodes.
We work exclusively through accredited registrars who meet our technical and financial requirements to offer .cd domains to the public.
The .cd TLD is a strategic asset for the Democratic Republic of Congo, enabling businesses, institutions, and individuals to establish a clear national digital presence.
Accredited registrars are the only entities authorised to register .cd domains on behalf of their customers. The accreditation process is structured, transparent, and fully documented.
Complete the online accreditation form providing company details, primary and technical contacts, and your EPP IP addresses.
Our accreditation team reviews your application for completeness, legal standing, and technical capability. You will be notified by email.
Access the Operational Test & Evaluation environment. Demonstrate successful EPP operations including domain create, update, transfer, and delete.
Sign the Registry-Registrar Agreement, fund your account, and receive production EPP credentials. You are now an accredited .cd registrar.
Ready to begin? The application takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Start Your ApplicationAccreditation is open to any legally registered entity that meets the following criteria. There are no geographic restrictions on registrar headquarters.
Business registration requirements
EPP integration requirements
Prepaid account requirements
Compliance obligations
AfriRegistry operates a full suite of domain registry services accessible to accredited registrars through the Registrar Portal and EPP gateway.
Industry-standard Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP) for domain registration, renewal, transfer, and management. Secure TLS connections with IP allowlisting.
Request EPP CredentialsA web-based management dashboard for domain operations, contact management, DNSSEC configuration, transfers, balance top-ups, and reporting.
Access PortalPublic WHOIS and RDAP lookup services for domain registration details, registrar information, and nameserver data, compliant with ICANN standards.
RDAP ServiceFull DNSSEC signing support with DS record management via EPP and the registrar portal. Protects end-users from DNS cache poisoning and spoofing.
Learn MoreA fully isolated Operational Test & Evaluation sandbox for pre-production EPP testing, available to all registrar applicants during onboarding.
Apply for AccessDedicated registry technical support for accredited registrars. Incident response, EPP troubleshooting, and operational guidance from our registry team.
Contact SupportHave questions about registrar accreditation, domain policies, or technical integration? Our registry team is here to help.
registry@afriregistry.com
For policy, accreditation, and general questionstech@afriregistry.com
EPP connectivity, DNSSEC, and operational issuesabuse@afriregistry.com
Report domain abuse, spam, or policy violationssandbox.afriregistry.com
AfriRegistry Sandbox — .cd Test Registry