About .mw domains

About .mw domains

.MW is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the DNS root zone. It is designated for Malawi. The IANA root zone lists the registry manager as Malawi Sustainable Development Network Programme (Malawi SDNP). Registration policies (who may register, local presence, pricing) are set by the registry and its accredited registrars — not by IANA.

.mw is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malawi. After initial delegation, in 2002 the IANA recommended that administration of the ccTLD be transferred to the Malawi Sustainable Development Network Programme from Computer Solutions Ltd. The recommendation was implemented. Registry prices for .mw domains are US$40 per year.

Who can register .mw domains?

Eligibility is defined by the registry operator and its registrars. Most gTLDs are open to anyone worldwide. Many ccTLDs are also open globally; some require local presence, citizenship, or trademark rights. Always confirm current policy with the registry or your registrar.

Registration restrictions

Character rules below follow common ICANN LDH conventions. Individual registries and registrars may impose extra eligibility, length, or residency rules.

Length

2 – 63 characters (label before .mw)

Can use

Letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens (not first/last or consecutive in restricted cases)

Cannot use

Special characters (e.g. & # @) in standard LDH labels

IDNs

Varies by registry — check IDN support with the registry or your registrar

Features

Operational features (privacy, parking, protection) are registrar-level, not defined by the IANA root zone record.

Registry information

Sponsor / manager

Malawi Sustainable Development Network Programme (Malawi SDNP)

Registration services

http://www.registrar.mw

WHOIS server

whois.nic.mw