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.zm Domain: Zambia ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.zm is the country-code top-level domain for Zambia.

Overview

.zm is the country-code top-level domain for Zambia, in Africa. It is managed by ZICTA (Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority).

Registrants generally need a presence in Zambia, and names are registered at third level.

Who can register

Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.

Second-level endings: Also .co.zm, .com.zm, .org.zm.

Before you buy a .zm name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .zm?

.zm is the country-code top-level domain for Zambia.

Who runs the .zm domain?

The .zm registry is managed by ZICTA (Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority).

Can I register a .zm domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .zm generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.

Does Google treat .zm as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .zm as a signal that a site targets Zambia.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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