2) How to request a BPKI certificate

To request a BPKI certificate,  connect to https://my.afrinic.net and navigate to "My Account > BPKI".

2.1. Administrative contact

If you are an administrative contact, you will have to send us your identification information:

1. Full name
2. E-mail address
3. NIC-HANDLE
4. Organisation's name
5. Scanned copy of an official Government/State-issue ID, passport, driver's license or company'ID card.

Please send the above details to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  along with the required documents.

2.2. Non-administrative contact

If you are a technical, billing, abuse or general contact, you will be asked to request a BPKI certificate by clicking on the "Request BPKI certificate" button.

Your request will be sent to all the Administrative contacts of your organisation. You need to follow up with them to know the status of your request.