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.ws Domain Registrations

The .ws domain extension is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Samoa, managed by SamoaNIC. While .ws was originally designated for Samoa, it has gained widespread global popularity as a creative abbreviation for "website" — making it one of the most versatile and widely used country code domains in the world. A .ws domain is popular with tech startups, personal websites, creative brands, and businesses looking for a short, memorable alternative to .com. Its dual meaning — both a Pacific island identifier and a "website" shorthand — gives it broad appeal for any registrant seeking a distinctive and globally recognized domain. It is open to all registrants worldwide with no restrictions.

.ws Domains

Registration Price

$37.95

Renewal Price

$37.95

Transfer Price

$37.95
.ws domains have no restrictions on registrations.

.ws Domain Information

Registry: SamoaNIC
Introduced: 1995
Intended use: Samoan Websites & Creative Brands
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.
.ws domain names are available to register for 1-10 years.
The two-letter code .ws has been widely adopted as a creative shorthand for "website," similar to how .tv is used by media companies despite being the ccTLD for Tuvalu. This makes .ws appealing to web developers, tech startups, personal bloggers, and creative brands looking for a short, memorable domain extension beyond the standard .com.
.ws domains are open to registrants worldwide — you do not need to be based in Samoa to register one. It is popular with Samoan businesses and organizations as well as international registrants using it as a creative "website" domain or brand shorthand.