Country Code Top-Level Domains

.bw domain information

.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 domain name Introduction

.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.


.bw domain name Target market

Botswana


.bw domain name Restrictions

None


.bw domain name Operator/Registry

Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)


.bw domain name Introduction date

1993


Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)


.bw domain name Intended use

Entities connected with Botswana


.bw domain name Geographic restrictions

Botswana


.bw domain name Registration period

1-10 years


.bw domain name Renewal policy

Domains must be renewed before their expiration date to avoid deactivation.


.bw domain name Transfer policy

Domains can be transferred following the registry's transfer procedures.


.bw domain name DNSSEC Support

Yes


.bw domain name Privacy protection

Yes


.bw domain name Pricing

Varies by registrar


.bw domain name Dispute resolution policy

Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)


.bw domain name Registration rules

1. Domain names must be between 3 and 63 characters. 2. Only letters, numbers, and hyphens are allowed.


.bw domain name IDN Support

No


.bw domain name Usage statistics

Approximately 10,000 registered domains as of the latest statistics.


.bw domain name Typical users

Businesses, organizations, and individuals in Botswana


.bw domain name Registry website

https://www.bocra.org.bw


.bw domain name Registry url

https://www.bocra.org.bw/domain-registration