Register .kw for 1 to 5 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. You need a Kuwaiti civil ID, a Kuwaiti commercial licence, or a trademark certificate.
Country-code TLD / Kuwait
.KW domain
.KW domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.kw is a country-code TLD for companies with a licence or trademark in Kuwait. Kuwaiti people and companies can register a .kw name. Foreign companies can apply with a trademark or company papers, and CITRA checks each request. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. You need a Kuwaiti civil ID, a Kuwaiti commercial licence, or a trademark certificate. The minimum term is 1 year. DomainWalay checks your papers, registers the name and gives support in Pakistan.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryCITRA
RegionKuwait
Best forCompanies with a licence or trademark in Kuwait
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer timeManual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview
What is .kw?
CITRA, the communications regulator of Kuwait, manages .kw and the Arabic script code .الكويت. .kw is the country code domain of Kuwait.
.kw has an eligibility check. Kuwaiti people and companies can register a .kw name. Foreign companies can apply with a trademark or company papers, and CITRA checks each request. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. You need a Kuwaiti civil ID, a Kuwaiti commercial licence, or a trademark certificate. Send us the papers on WhatsApp or email and we handle the registry side.
Here is how it looks in real life. A Pakistani contracting firm with a Kuwaiti commercial licence can register a .com.kw name for its local office.
Terms run from 1 to 5 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.
Moving .kw to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. Most transfers finish in Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks.
Who uses .kw in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .kw
!Who can registerKuwaiti people and companies can register a .kw name. Foreign companies can apply with a trademark or company papers, and CITRA checks each request. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register.
!DocumentsYou need a Kuwaiti civil ID, a Kuwaiti commercial licence, or a trademark certificate.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term5 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
Need help with eligibility?
Send us the domain name and your situation on WhatsApp. We confirm the route before you pay anything.
Ask on WhatsApp 03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .KW policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .kw
Renew .kw any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .kw need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.
A .kw name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.
The .kw registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .kw is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .kw in Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks
Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .kw name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeksThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .kw without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .kw.
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Real life example
A Pakistani contracting firm with a Kuwaiti commercial licence can register a .com.kw name for its local office.
08 / FAQ.kw questions,
.kw questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .kw?
.kw is the country code domain of Kuwait. CITRA, the communications regulator of Kuwait, manages .kw and the Arabic script code .الكويت.
How much does a .kw domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .kw registration is available on request and renewal is available on request. Transfer is available on request. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .kw?
Kuwaiti people and companies can register a .kw name. Foreign companies can apply with a trademark or company papers, and CITRA checks each request. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. You need a Kuwaiti civil ID, a Kuwaiti commercial licence, or a trademark certificate.
Can I register .kw from Pakistan?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. Kuwaiti people and companies can register a .kw name. Foreign companies can apply with a trademark or company papers, and CITRA checks each request. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.
How do I transfer my .kw domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. It usually takes Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks.
What happens if my .kw domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .kw are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .kw?
Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .kw.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .kw or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .kw suits companies with a licence or trademark in Kuwait. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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