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.ws Domain: Samoa ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.ws is the country-code top-level domain for Samoa. "Website".

Overview

Marketed as short for "website".

.ws is the country code for Samoa (formerly Western Samoa).

Who can register

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Before you buy a .ws 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 .ws name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .ws?

.ws is the country-code top-level domain for Samoa.

Who runs the .ws domain?

The .ws registry is managed by Government of Samoa Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Can I register a .ws domain from another country?

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Does Google treat .ws as a country domain?

Google treats .ws as a generic ending, like .com, rather than as a signal for Samoa.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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