.cw
.cw is a country-code extension for Curaçao, run by University of Curacao since 2011. University of Curacao sets who can register .cw names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
| Type | Country code |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | University of Curacao |
| Country | Curaçao |
| Who can register | Set by the registry |
| In the root zone since | 8 December 2011 |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| RDAP server | None listed |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/cw |
Registrars that sell .cw
| Integrated | |
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .cw extension?
University of Curacao is the registry operator for .cw, the country-code extension for Curaçao. The registry keeps the list of every .cw name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .cw domain?
University of Curacao sets who can register .cw names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
When was .cw created?
.cw was added to the DNS root zone on 8 December 2011, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .cw domain?
The .cw registry doesn't publish a public RDAP or WHOIS server listed with IANA, so registration data has to come from the registry's own website.
Is .cw signed with DNSSEC?
No. The .cw zone isn't signed with DNSSEC in the root zone.