.mw

Infobox Top level domain
name=.mw
background=#CCF


introduced=1997
type=Country code top-level domain
status=Active
registry=Malawi Sustainable Development Network Programme
sponsor=Malawi Sustainable Development Network Programme
intendeduse=Entities connected with Malawi
actualuse=Used in Malawi
restrictions=None
structure=Registrations are taken at the third level beneath various second level names
document= [http://www.registrar.mw/index.php?link=agreement Registration agreement] ; [http://www.iana.org/reports/mw-report-12aug02.htm IANA recommendation]
disputepolicy=Malawi SDNP Dispute Policy, which in turn defers to UDRP
website= [http://www.registrar.mw/ Domains on .mw] |

.mw is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malawi. In 2002 the IANA recommended that administration of the ccTLD be transferred to the Malawi Sustainable Development Network Programme from Computer Solutions LTD [http://www.iana.org/reports/mw-report-12aug02.htm IANA recommendation] ]

econd-level domains

In addition to registrations directly at the second level, it is also possible to register third-level names beneath these names. For the most part, the descriptions of the types of organisations each domain is for are advisory, and are not actually enforced.
* ac.mw - academic institutions
* co.mw - commercial organisations
* com.mw - an alternative for commercial organisations
* coop.mw - cooperative associations
* edu.mw - degree granting academic institutions
* gov.mw - restricted to government preferably Malawi Government
* int.mw - international treaty organisations
* museum.mw - museums, historical, documentation or diplay organisations
* net.mw - networking organisations
* org.mw - non-profit making organisations

External links

* [http://www.iana.org/root-whois/mw.htm IANA .mw whois information]
* [http://www.registrar.mw/ .mw domain registration website]

References