Guide
How to register a domain name in Malawi
What to choose, what it costs, and how to pay in kwacha. Domains start at MK49,000 a year.
Search any name. We cover .mw, .co.mw, .org.mw, .com, .net, .org and .africa.
Check back in a bit. We are still opening the doors. Leave your email and we will tell you the moment this name can be bought, and what it costs in kwacha.
Thank you. We will write to you when the name is ready to buy.
Registered in your name
You are the legal owner from the first day.
Priced in kwacha
One figure, from MK49,000 a year, with nothing added at the end.
Live the same day
Most names are active within minutes of a cleared payment.
Renewal reminders
A message 30 days out, so a name never lapses by accident.
Choose the right extension
Answer one question first. Who is the customer?
| Extension | Choose it when |
|---|---|
| .mw | Your customers are in Malawi and you want a short, local name |
| .co.mw | You run a registered company that trades in Malawi |
| .org.mw | You run an NGO, a church or an association |
| .com | You sell outside Malawi, or you want the extension people type by habit |
Prepare three things
The name
Keep it short. Use your trading name. Avoid hyphens and numbers.
An email you control
Renewal notices go there. Do not use an old address or a staff address.
Your details
A full name, a phone number and a physical address in Malawi.
Take the name first. Secure it before the signage, the receipt books and the vehicle branding, so everything carries the same address.
After the domain is live
A domain is the address, not the website. Point it at the service you use.
| Service | What it gives you |
|---|---|
| Google Workspace | Email at your own name, such as sales@yourbusiness.mw |
| Wix or Shopify | A website or a shop that you build yourself |
| WordPress hosting | A website that a developer builds for you |
| A holding page | One page while the full website is in progress |
Be first through the door
We open to a small group at a time. Leave your email and we will send your invitation.
Thank you. Your invitation is on the way.