.rw Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register 2 Days
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Rwanda
  • Registration Period 1 year(s)
  • Privacy Protection Available
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Blocking Service Part of the GlobalBlock Service / Learn more
    Block Registrations on your trademark in .rw and each of RICTA's
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Is there a special use for .rw? No
  • Is there any other information needed to register a .rw domain? Yes
    1 or 2 character domains may be registered on a case-by-case basis by the registry. If you are interested, please contact [email protected] to confirm availability and pricing.
  • Does .rw have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .rw? Yes
    Domain should be related to the company, trademark, or brand name.
  • Are Individual .rw domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .rw? Yes
  • Are some .rw domain names restricted? Yes
    Violating rights to third parties, names and activities that are offensive or illegal are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .rw? No
  • Private Registration service available? Yes
  • .rw Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .rw domain names?
.rw domain names are available for 1 year(s).
How long does it take to register my .rw domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .rw during general availability is 2 Days.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .rw domain names?
.rw Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 3 and a maximum of 63 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.rw); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.rw).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .rw domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .rw domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .rw?
Trustee Service is not available for .rw extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .rw domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .rw requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .rw registration information (Private Registration)?
Yes. You can activate Private Registration during the purchase of a new .rw domain.
What is the grace period for .rw domain name?
Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .rw domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
Who is the registry that manages .rw domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .rw Top Level Domain is RICTA. You may visit them at https://www.ricta.org.rw/.
  • Registry RICTA
  • .rw Registry logo
  • Accredited Yes
  • Dispute Policy https://www.ricta.org.rw/all-policies/
  • Sponsoring Organization
  • Administrative Contact
    CEO
    Rwanda Internet Community and Technology Alliance (RICTA) Ltd
    6th floor, Telecom House building, KG #7, Kacyiru Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali City
    Republic of Rwanda
    Rwanda
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +250788470507
  • Technical Contact
    ccTLD Technical Manager
    Rwanda Internet Community and Technology Alliance (RICTA) Ltd
    6th floor, Telecom House Building, KG #7, Kacyiru Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali City
    Republic of Rwanda
    Rwanda
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +250788424148
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    ns1.ricta.org.rw 196.49.7.188
    ns-rw.afrinic.net 196.216.168.28
    2001:43f8:120:0:0:0:0:28
    fork.sth.dnsnode.net 77.72.229.254
    2a01:3f0:0:306:0:0:0:53
    pch.ricta.org.rw 204.61.216.91
    2001:500:14:6091:ad:0:0:1
    ns3.ricta.org.rw 41.138.85.98