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
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 forwarding
Point the domain at your existing site, a campaign page or a social profile — at no extra cost.
.kw Domain Lifecycle
What happens day by day after it expires
Day 0 is the domain's expiry dateIn short: for .kw the post-expiry timeline is set by the registry, so it differs from one extension to the next. The diagram below shows the windows that actually apply to .kw, day by day. One thing never changes, whichever extension you hold: renewing before the expiry date is always the cheapest and safest route.
Domain 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 registered to you for the term you selected. You can renew at any point before it expires to keep it active, 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
Documents Required for a .kw Domain
.KW Domain Sunrise Phase
Trademark owners and current owners of .COM.KW, .NET.KW and .EDU.KW domains may apply.
26 Nov 2024 00:00 UTC to 23 Mar 2025 23:59 UTC
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)
A trustee service is required for every domain registration, even if the customer has a local presence in Kuwait.
Requirements for trademark owners:
1. A trademark registration certificate (international or Kuwaiti) that exactly matches the domain name.
- A scanned authorization letter on letterhead, signed and stamped (provided by Atak Domain).
- A copy of the ID of the person who signed the authorization letter.
Requirements for third-level .KW domain holders:
- A scanned authorization letter on letterhead, signed and stamped (provided by Atak Domain).
- A copy of the ID of the person who signed the authorization letter.
Three-letter .KW domains are premium-level domains and are offered at higher prices. For questions about the early phases, contact domain@atakdomain.com or call +90 262 325 92 22.
All start dates and prices may change according to the registry operator's policies.
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