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What is .tw?
Registry operator: Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC) — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
Is .tw a real domain extension?
Yes — .tw 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 .tw?
.tw is operated by Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC), the registry responsible for Taiwan, per the IANA root database.
What is .tw used for?
.tw is the extension tied to Taiwan. Many country codes are also used generically for branding when the letters spell something useful.
Can anyone register a .tw domain?
Generally yes — .tw 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.
.tw and Taiwan
.tw is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Taiwan, administered by the registry Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC).
.tw is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Taiwan. The domain name is based on the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code TW. The registry is maintained by the Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC), a Taiwanese non-profit organization appointed by the National Communications Commission (NCC) and the Ministry of Transportation and Communication. Since 1 March 2001, TWNIC has stopped allowing itself to sign up new domain names directly, instead allowing new registration through its contracted reseller registrars. As of May 2023, there are 17 registrars.
Source: Wikipedia — .tw (CC BY-SA)
Where to buy .tw
| Registrar | First year | Renews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namecheap Sponsored | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
| Dynadot Sponsored | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
| Porkbun Trust pick cheapest | $17.99 | $17.99 | Go → |
| Cloudflare Trust pick at-cost | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
Porkbun & Cloudflare prices in USD, pulled from their daily feeds (checked 2026-08-30). Cloudflare sells at wholesale cost but requires using Cloudflare’s nameservers.
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