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.bw
DotBw domain logo.png
Introduced19 March 1993
TLD type Country code top-level domain
StatusActive
Registry Botswana Communication Regulatory Authority
Sponsor Botswana Communication Regulatory Authority
Intended useEntities connected with Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana
Actual useVery popular in Botswana
StructureRegistrations are at the third level beneath various second-level names.
Registry website nic.net.bw

.bw is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Botswana. It is officially administered by the Botswana Communication Regulatory Authority since 2013, previously being administered by the University of Botswana.

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Operations

Most current registrations are at the third level beneath second-level names such as co.bw and org.bw, but some second-level registrations also exist, such as Botswana Telecommunications Corporation's website. [1] However, registrations at the second level have been stopped, and all entities who are currently registered under this level will be given a three year grace period to migrate to any other level. [2] [3]

The most visited .bw domain is google.co.bw by Google Inc. in Botswana. [4]

Botswana Communication Regulatory Authority operates a WHOIS service for .bw domains and was previously operated by Botswana Telecommunications Corporation. [5]

Structure

.bw top level domain names [2]
Top level domain nameIntended purpose
.co.bwFor commercial entities
.org.bwFor non profit organisations
.ac.bwFor academic institutions
.net.bwNetwork service providers
.gov.bwGovernment and related entities
.shop.bwE-commerce websites [6]
.agric.bwFarmers and agricultural businesses [6]
.me.bwIndividuals and personal brands [6]

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References

  1. "BTC". BTC. 11 December 2022. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  2. 1 2 ".bw Name Structure". Nic.net.bw. 11 December 2022. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  3. "DOMAIN LIFE CYCLE POLICY" (PDF). Nic.net.bw. 11 December 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  4. "google.co.bw Site Overview". www.alexa.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2015. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  5. "About | switch to .bw". nic.net.bw. Archived from the original on 17 November 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  6. 1 2 3 "Public Notice - Availability Of New BW Domains". Nic.net.bw. 24 February 2021. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.