.mw registration
.mw is Malawi’s country-code domain extension. It suits businesses, organisations, public-interest initiatives and digital projects that want a clear connection with Malawi. Registrations follow a straightforward process: available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, without a special registry application procedure. A .mw domain label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. Choosing a short, recognisable name can help local customers identify your website, while a descriptive name may work well for services, campaigns or resources focused on the Malawian market. Availability remains the deciding factor when the registration request is submitted. To transfer an existing .mw domain to host.yt, first remove any transfer lock or protection at the current registrar. You must also request the domain’s authorisation code and provide it when starting the transfer. Completion can take several days, so it is sensible to begin before any time-sensitive account or website changes. A transfer does not change the domain’s existing expiration date. Once the domain is managed through host.yt, supported tasks include contact and DNS updates, renewal, restoration, registrar locking, DNSSEC record management, WHOIS privacy preferences, and web or email forwarding. Domain operations can also be integrated through supported SOAP and REST APIs.
Find your domain
Specifications
| Registration | 61.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 61.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 77.99 EUR |
| Restore | 61.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 61.99 EUR |
Included with every domain
Frequently asked questions
What does the .mw domain extension stand for?
mw is the country-code top-level domain associated with Malawi. It gives a web address a direct Malawian identity, making it particularly relevant for local companies, organisations, services, campaigns and information resources serving people in Malawi or presenting a connection with the country.
Who can register a .mw domain?
A .mw domain can be registered without a special registry application procedure. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so the requested domain must be available when the order is submitted. Earlier interest in a name does not reserve it.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .mw?
A .mw registration does not involve a special registry procedure or a supporting-document step. The chosen label must be available and contain between 1 and 63 characters. Registration is then handled according to the registry’s first-come, first-served allocation policy.
Is .mw a good choice, and what projects suit it?
mw is a practical choice for projects with a meaningful connection to Malawi. It can suit local businesses, community organisations, public information services, tourism projects, regional campaigns and brands entering the Malawian market. Its main value is the geographic signal carried by the web address.
When does .mw make more sense than .com?
mw makes more sense when a project primarily serves Malawi and should communicate that connection immediately. .com offers broader global familiarity, but it does not provide the same geographic signal. A Malawi-focused company may therefore prefer .mw, while an internationally oriented brand may prioritise .com.
How quickly is a .mw domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration can proceed once the requested name is available and the order is accepted, with allocation following the first-come, first-served rule. The applicable registration term is confirmed with the order. Renew the domain before its expiration date to keep the registration active and avoid interruption.
How do I transfer a .mw domain to host.yt?
Disable the domain’s transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, then obtain its authorisation code. Submit that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days, and the domain’s existing expiration date remains unchanged after the transfer.