Help centre
Questions about buying a domain in Malawi
Short answers. If yours is not here, write to hello@malawidomains.com and a person replies.
How can I pay?
With Airtel Money, TNM Mpamba, a bank transfer, a cash deposit or a card. Every price is in kwacha.
Who owns the domain?
You do. Your name and contact details are on the registration. You can move the name to another provider after 60 days, which is the standard registry rule.
What if the name cannot be registered?
You get the full amount back. We only keep the fee when the domain is live in your account.
How much does a domain cost?
Domains start at MK49,000 a year. The price depends on the extension, and you see it before you pay. See pricing.
How long does registration take?
An international name such as .com is live within minutes of a cleared payment. A .mw name usually completes within one working day.
Do I need a registered company?
Not for most extensions. A .co.mw name suits a registered business. Restricted ones, such as .ac.mw, need proof of the institution.
What happens at renewal time?
We remind you 30 days before the date, and again at seven days. You renew in kwacha with the method you already use, and the name stays yours.
Do you build websites?
No. We sell domain names, and that is the whole product. We can point your domain at Wix, Shopify, WordPress or Google Workspace, and we can suggest a developer.
Is .mw better than .com for a Malawian business?
A .mw name signals that you are local and short names are still free. A .com name is what people type by habit. Many businesses register both.
Are you open yet?
We are in early access and we open to a small group at a time. Search a name on the home page and we will tell you when it is ready to buy.
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