.bw
The .bw domain extension is the internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) specifically designated for Botswana. It is administered by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority. Companies, organizations, and individuals desiring to establish a web presence in Botswana commonly use it. In addition, the .bw domain enables Botswana's Internet infrastructure to be developed for activities such as e-commerce, presenting cultural content, and improving access to governmental resources.
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Registrars (4)
Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS Privacy | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$166.75 | $319.98 | $147.49 | Unsupported | Bitcoin Credit Card Paypal Bank Transfer | |
€ →$409.69 | € →$371.41 | € →$416.02 | Unsupported | Credit Card Paypal | |
$459.99 | $459.99 | $1.99 | Unsupported | Credit Card Bank Transfer Paypal Alipay Bitcoin | |
$899.99 | $899.99 | Unsupported | Credit Card Paypal Bitcoin |
Registration prices from $166.75 to $899.99
Cheapest price
All prices in USD. Prices include ICANN and setup fees. Registration/renewal/transfer prices are for a 1 year period.
About the .bw domain
Entity/Country
The represented geographical region or entity.
Botswana
Categories
Classification groups the domain belongs to.
Countries
Domain Level
The number of dot-separated labels in the full domain extension.
Top-level domain
Type
The type of domain (gTLD/ccTLD/grTLD/sTLD/infrastructure/test)
ccTLD
New gTLD
If this is considered a new generic top-level domain (i.e. launched by ICANN sometime after 2013).
No
All you need to know about .bw domains
.bw Frequently Asked Questions
.bw Policies
Restrictions
Limitations the registry has placed on registrations.
Must submit registration form by paper mail
Local Presence Required
If the registry requires the registrant to have a physical address local to the region.
No
DNSSEC Supported
If the registry's DNS zone supports DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC).
Yes
Premium Domains
If the registry charges higher prices for select "premium" domain names.
Registrations
.bw Registry
Registry Website
The registry's website for TLD registration information.
http://nic.net.bw
WHOIS Server
Host name of registry's server that stores domain registrant contact information.
whois.nic.net.bw
Management Organization
Entity responsible for management of the TLD.
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)
Management Organization Address
Physical location of management organization.
Plot 206/207 Independence Avenue, Private Bag 00495, Gaborone, Botswana
.bw Domain Syntax
Minimum registerable characters
Minimum label length allowed to be registered.
Unknown
Maximum registerable characters
Maximum label length allowed to be registered.
Unknown
.bw Root Nameservers
The registry's root nameservers that store all registered domain's authoritative nameservers.
Host Name | IPv4 Address | IPv6 Address |
|---|---|---|
dns1.nic.net.bw | 168.167.98.226 | 2c0f:ff00:1:3:0:0:0:226 |
master.btc.net.bw | 168.167.168.37 | 2c0f:ff00:0:6:0:0:0:5 |
ns-bw.afrinic.net | 196.216.168.72 | 2001:43f8:120:0:0:0:0:72 |
pch.nic.net.bw | 204.61.216.70 | 2001:500:14:6070:ad:0:0:1 |
.bw Launch Schedule
Period | Type | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
DelegatedWhen the domain was entered into the DNS root zone. | 1993-03-19 |