What to Know Before You Register a .kw Domain
You can register a .kw domain through Atak Domain in minutes. Every registration condition — character limits, registration term, name server count and document requirements — is listed on this page. Once the domain is live, you manage DNS records, forwarding and auto-renewal from a single panel. Start by checking whether the name you want is still free.
.KW Domain at a Glance
- Document Requirement View required documents
- Country Kuwait
- Character Length 3 - 63 characters
- Registration Period 1 - 2 years
- Name Server Count 2 - 10 servers
.kw Domain Prices — No Surprise Fees
Registration, transfer and renewal fees are listed separately. The renewal price can differ from the first-year price, so you see both up front.
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New Registration
$499.00 / years -
Transfer
$499.00 / years -
Renewal
$499.00 / years -
Restore
$5.000.00 -
Trustee Service
$195.00
Included With Every .kw Domain
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Free DNS management
Change A, MX, TXT and CNAME records yourself from the panel — no waiting on anyone when you move a site or mailbox.
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Domain lock
While the lock is on, nobody can move your domain to another registrar without your approval.
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Domain forwarding
Point the domain at your existing site, a campaign page or a social profile — at no extra cost.
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Free WHOIS privacy
Your name, address and phone stay out of public WHOIS records, which cuts down spam and scam calls.
.kw Domain Lifecycle
Domain lifecycle
The stages in order, from registration to releaseDomain Is Available (Available)
A .kw address at this stage has not been taken yet, and it goes to whoever registers first. Check the name you have in mind — if it is free, it can be yours within minutes.
Domain Is Active (Active Period)
Once registration is complete the domain is yours for the term you chose. You can renew at any point before expiry to keep it uninterrupted, or switch on auto-renewal so you never have to watch the date.
Redemption Period (Redemption Period)
The domain is not released the moment it expires — during this window it is still yours and can be recovered. Some extensions charge an extra restore fee at this stage, so renewing before expiry is always the cheaper route.
Pending Delete Period (Pending Delete Period)
If the redemption window is missed too, the domain enters the final stage and waits to be deleted. Renewal and recovery are no longer possible here; when the period ends the registration is removed for good.
Domain Is Available Again
Once deletion completes, the domain leaves the system and anyone can register it — popular names are often taken the same minute by someone watching. Keep auto-renewal on so a name you care about never gets this far.
.kw Domain Specifications and Registration Rules
Registration conditions, supported features and the registry's own timelines in a single table.
.kw Domain Registration
- Document Requirement View required documents
- Country Kuwait
- Character Length 3 - 63 characters
- Registration Period 1 - 2 years
- Name Server Count 2 - 10 servers
.kw Domain Support
- IDN Support No
- Transfer Support Yes
- Late Renewal Support No
.kw Domain Registration Periods
- Registration Periods 1,2 years
- Renewal Periods 1,2 years
- Pre-registration 1 days
- Accounting Period 1 days
- Finalization Period 1 days
- Failure Period 1 days
- Payment Period 1 days
- Redemption Period 1 days
- Deletion Hold Period 1 days
- Renewal Time 1 Day
Documents Required for a .kw Domain
Trademark owners and current owners of .COM.KW .NET.KW, .EDU.KW domains get the first chance!
26 Nov 2024 00:00 UTC to 23 Mar 2025 23:59 UTC
Application Fee 980 USD
During Sunrise Phase, Trademark Holders and 3rd-level .KW domain holders (must have been registered prior to September 23, 2024) may secure their name (exact match required)
Even if you've got your digs in Kuwait, every single domain sign-up needs a trustee service.
What's the deal for Trademark Owners?
Just one thing:
1. Your trademark registration paper (could be international or Kuwaiti) must be the twin of your domain name.
- You'll need a scanned Authorization letter that has a signature, a stamp, and you'll need to print it on your company's letterhead (Atak Domain hands this out).
- Also, gotta have a copy of the ID belonging to whoever signed the Authorization letter.
If you're looking to own a third-level .KW domain check this stuff:
- You need to scan that Authorization letter. Make sure it's got a signature and a stamp, and print it out on some official letterhead (the folks at Atak Domain will give you one).
- Don't forget to snag a copy of the ID from the person who signed the Authorization letter, it's super important.
Hey, if you're interested in snagging a 3-letter .KW domain, they're going for a bit more cash. Shoot an email to domain@atakdomain.com or buzz them at +90 262 325 92 22 if you've got questions about getting in on this in the early stages.
Just a heads-up, all those launch dates and what you'll have to pay could change depending on what the big shots at the registry operator decide.
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