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Botswana
The .bw TLD is the country-code domain for Botswana, managed by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA). It is available for registration by individuals and organizations with proper identification, and is used by local businesses, government entities, and residents to establish an online presence tied to Botswana.
Registrants must provide a certified copy of a valid identification document (Omang for citizens, passport for non-citizens). Organizations must provide a registration certificate from the Registrar of Companies of Botswana and appoint an authorized contact person.
The .bw extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA). .bw was introduced in 1993.
Registration pricing for .bw is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .bw domain was originally delegated in 1993 and managed by the University of Botswana. From 1996, operational management was handled by the Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC). In 2013, after a formal redelegation process initiated in 2012, management was transferred to the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), which replaced the Botswana Telecommunications Authority (BTA) in April 2013.
The .bw TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .bw TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Registration requires a certified copy of a legal ID (Omang for citizens or passport for non-citizens). For organizations, a valid registration certificate from the Registrar of Companies of Botswana is required, along with an authorized contact person.
The .bw TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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