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.cw Domain: Curaçao ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.cw is the country-code top-level domain for Curaçao.

Overview

.cw is the country-code top-level domain for Curaçao, in the Americas. It is managed by the University of Curaçao (.CW Registry Curaçao).

Plain .cw names need a local presence in Curaçao, while .com.cw and .net.cw have no local-presence requirement.

Who can register

Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.

Second-level endings: Also .com.cw, .net.cw (no local presence needed).

Before you buy a .cw name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .cw name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .cw?

.cw is the country-code top-level domain for Curaçao.

Who runs the .cw domain?

The .cw registry is managed by University of Curaçao (.CW Registry Curaçao).

Can I register a .cw domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .cw generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.

Does Google treat .cw as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .cw as a signal that a site targets Curaçao.

Compare and explore

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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