.ac.bw registration
.ac.bw is Botswana’s academic namespace, intended for universities, colleges, research centres, training providers, and other projects that want an education-focused address connected to Botswana. Registration follows the standard ordering process, with available names allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .ac.bw domain label must be between 3 and 63 characters. There is no separate registry application or extension-specific documentation step. Because allocation depends on availability at the time of registration, a successful search does not reserve the name until the order is accepted. This extension is a focused fit for an academic institution, education programme, research initiative, student service, or knowledge platform serving Botswana. It gives visitors a clear geographic and sector cue, while leaving the name itself flexible enough for a faculty, project, publication, or campus service. Holder changes can also be arranged through host.yt support. To transfer an existing .ac.bw domain to host.yt, first remove any transfer lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar and request the domain’s authorisation code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Completion can take several days, and the domain’s existing expiration date remains unchanged by the transfer itself.
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Specifications
| Registration | 49.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 49.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 49.99 EUR |
| Restore | 49.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 49.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .ac.bw extension stand for?
ac.bw combines the academic designation “ac” with “bw,” the country code for Botswana. It creates a recognisable namespace for academic, educational, and research-related organisations or projects that want their domain name to signal both their field and their connection to Botswana.
Who can register a .ac.bw domain?
ac.bw registration is open and available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The extension is primarily relevant to academic and education-focused users, but registration does not involve a special eligibility procedure or a separate registry application.
Are documents or special requirements needed to register .ac.bw?
No extension-specific documents or separate registry procedure are required for .ac.bw registration. The requested name must be available, and its domain label must contain between 3 and 63 characters. Available names are assigned according to the order in which valid registration requests are received.
Is .ac.bw a good choice, and what projects suit it?
ac.bw is a strong fit for universities, colleges, research groups, training programmes, academic publications, student services, and education technology projects connected to Botswana. Its main advantage is clarity: visitors can immediately associate the address with both an academic context and Botswana.
When does .ac.bw make more sense than .com?
Choose .ac.bw when a project’s academic role and connection to Botswana are central to its identity. Choose .com when broad international familiarity or a commercial positioning matters more. .ac.bw provides sharper sector and geographic context, while .com offers a more general-purpose identity.
How quickly is .ac.bw registered, and how long does it last?
Registration begins after a valid order is accepted, with domains allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Processing time can vary. The applicable registration term and renewal schedule for your chosen .ac.bw domain can be confirmed with host.yt as part of the order.
How do I transfer a .ac.bw domain to host.yt?
Disable the domain’s transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, then obtain its authorisation code. Provide that code when submitting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days, and completing the transfer does not change the domain’s existing expiration date.