| Introduced | 1997 |
|---|---|
| TLD type | Country code top-level domain |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | PW Registry Corporation |
| Sponsor | Micronesia Investment and Development Corporation |
| Intended use | Entities connected with Palau |
| Actual use | Commercial web services |
| Registration restrictions | None |
| Structure | Registrations are for 2nd-level and 3rd-level names |
| Website | PW Registry |
.pw is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) of the island country of Palau. Its namespace is exclusively licensed to Directi and is intended to host 2nd level domain names that provide a host of services to end consumers.
.pw will host domain names at the 2nd level (e.g. mail.pw, chat.pw etc.) and at the 3rd level for certain TLDs carved out for residents of Palau. These 6 ccTLDs are:
Currently there is no registration process for registering names within the .pw namespace. All 2nd level domain names are exclusively controlled by Directi.