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.gw Domain: Guinea-Bissau ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.gw is the country-code top-level domain for Guinea-Bissau.

Overview

.gw is the country-code top-level domain for Guinea-Bissau, in Africa. It is managed by ARN (Autoridade Reguladora Nacional) with Associação DNS.PT.

Public registration opened in November 2014, with technical support from Portugal's DNS.PT association; pornographic content is prohibited.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Before you buy a .gw 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?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .gw?

.gw is the country-code top-level domain for Guinea-Bissau.

Who runs the .gw domain?

The .gw registry is managed by ARN (Autoridade Reguladora Nacional) with Associação DNS.PT.

Can I register a .gw domain from another country?

Generally yes. .gw is open to registrants worldwide through accredited registrars. Check the registry's current terms before you buy.

Does Google treat .gw as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .gw as a signal that a site targets Guinea-Bissau.

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

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