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.bw Domain Registrations

The .bw domain extension is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Botswana, managed by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA). In operation since 1993, .bw is the national web identity for Botswanan businesses, government agencies, and organisations. Botswana stands out across sub-Saharan Africa as one of the continent's most politically stable and economically prosperous nations — driven by a thriving diamond industry, a robust financial sector, and an increasingly diversified economy with growing technology and tourism sectors. A .bw domain signals credibility and local commitment to Botswanan consumers, and the extension is well regarded within the broader Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Open to all registrants worldwide with no restrictions.

.bw Domains

Registration Price

$454.95

Renewal Price

$454.95

Transfer Price

$454.95
.bw domains have no restrictions on registrations.

.bw Domain Information

Registry: BOCRA
Introduced: 1993
Intended use: Botswanan Websites & Businesses
Restrictions: None
Whois privacy protection: Yes
IDN support: No
Supports DNSSEC: No
Renewal grace period: 40 days
Redemption grace period: 30 days
Name servers required: 2 - 12
Domain name length: 2 - 63 Characters
Auth code length: 8 - 32 Characters

Available Domain Extensions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can activate Privacy Protection during the registration of a new domain.
.bw domains have a 40-day grace period after expiry during which you can renew without an additional fee. After that, a 30-day redemption period applies, during which renewal incurs an additional $300 USD fee.
.bw domain names are available to register for 1-10 years.
.bw domains are open to registrants worldwide — no Botswanan address or local presence is required. It is ideal for Botswanan businesses, international organisations and NGOs operating in Southern Africa, and brands targeting the SADC region.