.mwOpen
Direct Malawi country-code domain for individuals, companies and organisations.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .mw.com.mw and every Malawi domain, in one search
Register Malawi's national domains with pricing confirmed at checkout, alongside .com and .africa, billed in MWK and paid with TNM Mpamba or a card. Every price shows its renewal rate.
Type a name, or a full domain like yourbrand.com.mw. Availability is confirmed live at checkout.
~$ check yourbrand --mw
# one name, priced in MWK
yourbrand.mwavailableCheck current pricing
yourbrand.africaavailablecheck live
# example only; checkout confirms live status
Pay with: TNM Mpamba Airtel Money Visa Mastercard Bank Transfer
The full .mw namespace
Malawi SDNP allows direct registration under .mw and manages purpose-based second-level categories. Only .gov.mw is explicitly restricted to Malawi Government organisations in the published policy.
.ac.mwEligibility rules
Namespace recommended for academic institutions in Malawi.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .ac.mw.co.mwEligibility rules
Namespace recommended for commercial organisations and businesses in Malawi.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .co.mw.com.mwEligibility rules
Alternative commercial namespace for companies and business organisations in Malawi.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .com.mw.coop.mwEligibility rules
Namespace suitable for cooperative associations in Malawi.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .coop.mw.edu.mwEligibility rules
Namespace suitable for higher or degree-granting academic institutions in Malawi.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .edu.mw.gov.mwRestricted
Restricted namespace for Malawi Government organisations.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .gov.mw.int.mwRestricted
Namespace suitable for international treaty organisations operating within the Malawi domain space.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .int.mw.net.mwEligibility rules
Namespace suitable for networking organisations and internet infrastructure providers.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .net.mw.org.mwEligibility rules
Namespace suitable for non-profit organisations in Malawi.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .org.mwRoute Africa is a Malawi SDNP-accredited .mw registrar, with billing in kwacha. Eligibility is summarised from Malawi SDNP (.mw registry) policy; the registry has the final word.
Global extensions, billed in MWK
Pair your local name with a global one if you sell across borders.
Included with every domain
No add-on fees for the basics you need to run a website and email.
Free DNS management
Add A, CNAME, MX and TXT records from your client area, including records for Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Nameserver control
Use Route Africa hosting or point the domain to any provider you like.
Transfer lock and auth codes
Lock the domain against unauthorised transfers and request its EPP code when you need to move it.
DNSSEC where supported
Sign the zone on extensions whose registry supports DNSSEC.
Privacy where permitted
Hide personal contact details from public lookups where registry policy allows it.
Renewal reminders
We email you ahead of expiry, so a lapsed card or changed number doesn't cost you the name.
From search to live domain in three steps
Open zones activate soon after payment. Zones with eligibility rules wait for the registry to accept your documents.
Search and pick
Check your name across .mw and global extensions, and add the ones you want to the cart.
Add hosting or email if you need it
Our web hosting plans from CloudNest up include a free domain.
Pay in MWK and manage
Pay with TNM Mpamba, card or bank transfer, then manage DNS and renewals in one client area.
Already own a domain elsewhere?
Move it to Route Africa and keep every domain, renewal and DNS record in one place, billed in MWK. Your website and email keep running during the move.
Why register with Route Africa in Malawi?
International registrars rarely carry .mw names or take MWK. We do both, in one account.
| Feature | Route Africa | Typical international registrar |
|---|---|---|
| .mw namespace | Full namespace, with eligibility guidance | Often unavailable |
| Billing in MWK | Yes | USD or EUR |
| Pay with TNM Mpamba | Yes | Rarely |
| Renewal price shown beside first-year price | On every listing | Often in the small print |
| Other African namespaces in the same account | Eight countries | Few or none |
| Support in African business hours | Team in Dodoma, Tanzania | Varies |
Selling across Africa?
Register your name in the other seven markets from the same account, each priced in its own currency.
Tanzania.co.tzCheck current pricing /yrTZS billingKenya.co.keCheck current pricing /yrKES billingNigeria.com.ngCheck current pricing /yrNGN billingSouth Africa.co.zaCheck current pricing /yrZAR billingRwanda.co.rwCheck current pricing /yrRWF billingGhana.com.ghCheck current pricing /yrGHS billingUganda.co.ugCheck current pricing /yrUGX billingMalawi.com.mwCheck current pricing /yrYou are here
Domain registration in Malawi: questions
Which Malawi domain should I choose?
Most businesses register .com.mw. Organisations, schools and government bodies have their own zones, shown on this page with their eligibility rules. Add .com or .africa if you sell beyond Malawi.
Why do you show the renewal price?
Some extensions are cheap for the first year and cost more afterwards. Showing both lets you compare the real cost of keeping a name.
Can I pay in MWK with mobile money?
Yes. This page bills in MWK, and checkout accepts TNM Mpamba, Airtel Money, as well as cards and bank transfer.
What do restricted zones need?
Zones marked Eligibility rules or Restricted ask for proof, such as a company certificate, NGO registration or an institution's letter. We confirm the documents for your zone before you pay.
Can I use the domain with another host?
Yes. You control the nameservers and DNS records, so you can point the domain anywhere.
What if I forget to renew?
We email reminders before expiry. After that, Malawi SDNP (.mw registry) rules decide the grace and recovery period, so renew early if the name matters.