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.zw Domain: Zimbabwe ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.zw is the country-code top-level domain for Zimbabwe.

Overview

.zw is the country-code top-level domain for Zimbabwe, in Africa. It is managed by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).

Names under .co.zw are open to everyone, registered first-come, first-served through ZISPA; the second level must be used rather than .zw directly.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Second-level endings: Also .co.zw, .org.zw, .ac.zw.

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

Frequently asked questions

What country is .zw?

.zw is the country-code top-level domain for Zimbabwe.

Who runs the .zw domain?

The .zw registry is managed by Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).

Can I register a .zw domain from another country?

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

Does Google treat .zw as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .zw as a signal that a site targets Zimbabwe.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · www.gandi.net · www.safenames.net. Last reviewed October 2026.

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