.bw is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Botswana, managed by BOCRA, and introduced in 1993. It is intended for entities connected with Botswana. The domain supports DNSSEC and offers WHOIS privacy protection.
.bw is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Botswana. Introduced in 1993, it is managed by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA). The .bw domain is intended for entities with a connection to Botswana, and it is popular among businesses, organizations, and individuals within the country. The domain supports DNSSEC for enhanced security and offers WHOIS privacy protection. Registration is open to anyone, with no specific restrictions, and domain names can be registered for periods ranging from 1 to 10 years. The registry follows the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) for handling disputes.
Botswana
None
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)
1993
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)
Entities connected with Botswana
Botswana
1-10 years
Domains must be renewed before their expiration date to avoid deactivation.
Domains can be transferred following the registry's transfer procedures.
Yes
Yes
Varies by registrar
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)
1. Domain names must be between 3 and 63 characters. 2. Only letters, numbers, and hyphens are allowed.
No
Approximately 10,000 registered domains as of the latest statistics.
Businesses, organizations, and individuals in Botswana
https://www.bocra.org.bw
https://www.bocra.org.bw/domain-registration