ccTLD

.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.

DNSSEC Support: YesIDN Support: NoUpdated: 2026-05-28

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.

Target market

Botswana

Restrictions

None

Intended use

Entities connected with Botswana

Registration rules

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

Renewal policy

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

Transfer policy

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

Dispute resolution policy

Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)

Typical users

Businesses, organizations, and individuals in Botswana

Registry url

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

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