Type
Country code (Botswana)
All TLDs / .bw
What is .bw?
The short answer
.bw is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Botswana, run by Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA). It's live in the IANA DNS root zone. Registration is open through accredited registrars, though some country registries add local-presence or ID requirements.Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.
Is .bw a real domain extension?
Yes — .bw is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.
Who runs .bw?
.bw is operated by Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), the registry responsible for Botswana, per the IANA root database.
What is .bw used for?
.bw is the extension tied to Botswana. Many country codes are also used generically for branding when the letters spell something useful.
Can anyone register a .bw domain?
Generally yes — .bw is open through accredited registrars, though some country registries require local presence or ID. Availability of a specific name depends on whether it's already taken.
.bw and Botswana
.bw is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Botswana, administered by the registry Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA).
.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.
Source: Wikipedia — .bw (CC BY-SA)