COUNTRY-CODE · Botswana
SAT · 25 JUL 2026
.bw
.bw domain extension
The .bw domain is the country code for Botswana. It is managed by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), which took over the delegation in 2013. Eligible entities must have a demonstrated connection to Botswana. Registration is handled through authorized regist…
About .bw
The .bw domain is the country code for Botswana. It is managed by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), which took over the delegation in 2013. Eligible entities must have a demonstrated connection to Botswana. Registration is handled through authorized registrars listed at nic.net.bw. The top-level domain has been in the root zone since 1993.
History
The domain was originally delegated in March 1993. It was redelegated to BOCRA in August 2013, shifting administrative responsibility from the University of Botswana to the national communications regulator. The four name servers include one hosted by AfriNIC and one operated by the Packet Clearing House.
Eligibility & restrictions
Registration is restricted to individuals or entities with a connection to Botswana. Foreign registrants may need a local representative.
Technical record
- .bw
- .bw
- COUNTRY-CODE
- Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)