.KW Domain Requirements & Criteria Kuwait FAQ - Are certain domain names reserved?
- Under the Kuwait Top Level Domain .KW, there is a limited number of Second Level Domains, which divide the name space into categories such as com.kw, net.kw - commercial entities, edu.kw - academic/research entities, and so on.
Users can register third Level Domain (3LD) under one of those categories. Some of the Second Level Domains (SLD's) are limited by nature (such as org.kw, edu.kw & gov.kw.
The complete list of Second Level Domains is:
* edu.kw = Academic & Research Institutions
* com.kw = Commercial Entities & Individuals
* net.kw = Commercial Entities & Individuals
* org.kw = Non-Profit Organizations
* gov.kw = Government Entities
- Can I register a domain for one year?
- No. The minimum registration period is two years.
- Is local presence in Kuwait required for us to register a domain name under .kw?
- Yes, local presence is a must.
- Must the Technical and/or Administrative contacts be local in Kuwait?
- No, only applicant must be local.
- How many domains can one applicant obtain?
- You may apply for an unlimited number of domain names.
- Can an individual without a commercial certificate obtain a domain under .kw?
- Yes, individuals are entitled to .com.kw & .net.kw, same as commercial companies.
- Is registration restricted to Kuwaiti individuals?
- No. Non-Kuwaiti individuals can apply. We do ask for a letter head from the Employer stating that they do not object to the registration of the specific domain by the specific individual.
- Can I register or renew a domain name for more than two years?
- No, Domain names are registered or renewed for a period of two years only.
- How soon should I renew my domain name?
- A domain name should be renewed within six months prior to expiration date, but not more. For example, if a domain expires after seven months or more, then renewal operation will not be accepted.
Source: www.kw
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