.kw

{{short description|Internet country-code for Kuwait}}

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{{Infobox Top level domain

|name=.kw

|image= Domain .kw.png

|introduced=26 October 1992

|type=Country code top-level domain

|status=Active

|registry=[http://www.citra.gov.kw/ Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA)]

|sponsor=Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) (Kuwait)

|intendeduse=Entities connected with Kuwait

|actualuse=Popular in Kuwait

|restrictions=Limited to Kuwaiti citizens and residents, companies, and organizations; must show appropriate documents to prove status; some third-level names have additional restrictions

|structure=Registrations are made at second or third level

|document=[http://www.kw/en/policies/ Policies]

|disputepolicy=[https://www.kw/media/policy_files/Complaints_Policy.pdf Complaints Policy]

|website= {{URL|www.kw}}

}}

.kw is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Kuwait.{{cite web |title=.kw Domain Delegation Data |url=https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/kw.html |website=www.iana.org}} Domain registrations are at the second and third level beneath these names:{{Cite web |title=You are being redirected... |url=https://nic.kw/en/policies/ |access-date=2024-12-07 |website=nic.kw}}

Registration is done through accredited registrars by providing the right documents and a fee of 15 KD per year, with the license period running either one or two years (currently there is an intention to allow any period between 1 and 10 years in near future).

Domain types

  • com.kw: Commercial entities with a valid commercial license from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • ind.kw: An individual who is not a minor and holds Kuwaiti nationality or a resident who holds a valid residence in the State of Kuwait.
  • net.kw: ICT licensed company from the respective authorities in the State of Kuwait.
  • org.kw: A non-profit entity licensed by the concerned authorities in the State of Kuwait to operate.
  • gov.kw: Ministries & Government entities.
  • emb.kw: Embassies of other countries in Kuwait.
  • edu.kw: An educational entity licensed by the concerned authorities in the State of Kuwait to operate.
  • .kw: currently in a 6-month Sunrise phase

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