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Direct Rwanda country-code domain for businesses, organisations, projects and individuals seeking a Rwandan online identity.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .rw.co.rw and every Rwanda domain, in one search
Register Rwanda's national domains with pricing confirmed at checkout, alongside .com and .africa, billed in RWF and paid with MTN MoMo or a card. Every price shows its renewal rate.
Type a name, or a full domain like yourbrand.co.rw. Availability is confirmed live at checkout.
~$ check yourbrand --rw
# one name, priced in RWF
yourbrand.rwavailableCheck current pricing
yourbrand.africaavailablecheck live
# example only; checkout confirms live status
Moyens de paiement : MTN MoMo Airtel Money Visa Mastercard Bank Transfer
The full .rw namespace
RICTA operates an open .RW registry and classifies several purpose-based subdomains for activities in Rwanda.
.co.rwEligibility rules
Commercial namespace for businesses and commercial entities operating in or targeting Rwanda.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .co.rw.ac.rwEligibility rules
Education-focused namespace for academic and educational institutions in Rwanda.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .ac.rw.org.rwEligibility rules
Organisation namespace for associations, non-profits and other organisations in Rwanda.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .org.rw.gov.rwRestricted
Government namespace for Rwandan governmental institutions.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .gov.rw.net.rwEligibility rules
Namespace for network infrastructure, internet services and network providers.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .net.rw.coop.rwEligibility rules
Namespace for cooperatives operating under Rwanda Cooperative Agency regulations.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .coop.rwWe register .rw names through Route Africa’s registry partners, with billing in Rwandan francs. Eligibility is summarised from RICTA policy; the registry has the final word.
Global extensions, billed in RWF
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 .rw 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 RWF and manage
Pay with MTN MoMo, 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 RWF. Your website and email keep running during the move.
- Unlock the domain at your current registrar
- Copy the auth (EPP) code they give you
- Order the transfer and approve the confirmation
- .rw transfers follow RICTA rules; we guide you through them
Why register with Route Africa in Rwanda?
International registrars rarely carry .rw names or take RWF. We do both, in one account.
| Feature | Route Africa | Typical international registrar |
|---|---|---|
| .rw namespace | Full namespace, with eligibility guidance | Often unavailable |
| Billing in RWF | Yes | USD or EUR |
| Pay with MTN MoMo | 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 /yrYou are hereGhana.com.ghCheck current pricing /yrGHS billingUganda.co.ugCheck current pricing /yrUGX billingMalawi.com.mwCheck current pricing /yrMWK billing
Domain registration in Rwanda: questions
Which Rwanda domain should I choose?
Most businesses register .co.rw. 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 Rwanda.
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 RWF with mobile money?
Yes. This page bills in RWF, and checkout accepts MTN MoMo, 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, RICTA rules decide the grace and recovery period, so renew early if the name matters.