.pw registration
.pw is Palau’s country-code domain extension, but registration is open to individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide. It suits personal brands, professional websites, portfolios, online services, and projects that can use a short alternative to crowded generic extensions. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .pw domain label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. Registration follows the standard ordering process without a special registry procedure or supporting documents. Internationalized domain names are available with a range of accented Latin characters, allowing names to reflect many European languages more naturally. To transfer a .pw domain to host.yt, first remove the transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar. You must also request the domain’s authorization code and provide it with your transfer order. Completion can take several days, and the domain’s expiration date remains unchanged by the transfer. Changing the registered holder uses a separate authentication process. Confirmation emails are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder. Each party must complete the required validation within five days, or the request is cancelled. The holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 17.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 17.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 17.99 EUR |
| Restore | 17.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 17.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .pw extension stand for?
pw is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Palau. Although it originates as a geographic extension, it is available internationally and is often used for personal, professional, and business projects that want a short domain outside the usual generic extensions.
Who can register a .pw domain?
Individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide can register a .pw domain. Registration does not require residence, citizenship, or a local presence in Palau. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so an available name can be registered through host.yt.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .pw?
Standard .pw registration does not involve a special registry procedure or supporting documents. The chosen label must contain between 1 and 63 characters and be available when the order is processed. Selected accented Latin characters are also supported for internationalized domain names.
Is .pw a good choice, and what projects suit it?
pw can work well for personal brands, portfolios, professional services, online tools, and international projects seeking a short, distinctive address. Its connection to Palau should be considered if geographic meaning matters, but registration itself is open beyond the country.
When does .pw make more sense than .com?
pw makes more sense when the preferred .com is unavailable or when a shorter, more distinctive name matters more than immediate familiarity. .com remains more widely recognized, while .pw offers greater naming flexibility but may require clearer branding so visitors remember the extension.
How quickly is a .pw domain registered, and how long does it last?
pw names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis once a valid registration order is processed. The active registration term and expiration date are recorded with the completed order. Renew the domain before that expiration date to keep the registration active.
How do I transfer a .pw domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, obtain the domain authorization code, and submit it with your transfer request to host.yt. The process can take several days. A transfer does not change the domain’s existing expiration date.