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.bw
.bw
Introduced19 March 1993
TLD typeCountry code top-level domain
StatusActive
RegistryBotswana Communication Regulatory Authority
SponsorBotswana Communication Regulatory Authority
Intended useEntities connected with  Botswana
Actual useVery popular in Botswana
StructureRegistrations are at the third level beneath various second-level names.
Registry websitenic.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.

Operations

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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

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.bw top level domain names[2]
Top level domain name Intended purpose
.co.bw For commercial entities
.org.bw For non profit organisations
.ac.bw For academic institutions
.net.bw Network service providers
.gov.bw Government and related entities
.shop.bw E-commerce websites[6]
.agric.bw Farmers and agricultural businesses[6]
.me.bw Individuals and personal brands[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "BTC". BTC. 11 December 2022. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b ".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. ^ a b c "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.
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