An all-purpose TLD if there ever was one! .WS (WebSite) is a great way to get a short, catchy domain name just right for your next site. It’s a must-have addition for any domains you currently have registered, too.
.ws is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Samoa. It is administered by SamoaNIC, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Samoa.
The .ws domain is an abbreviation for “Western Samoa”, the nation’s official name when two-letter country codes were standardized in the 1970s. While there are no geographic restrictions on registration of most second level .ws domains, .ORG.WS, .GOV.WS, and .EDU.WS registration is restricted.
.ws Domain Names are available for registration or transfer from:
Though owned by the country of Western Samoa, .WS domains work exactly like .COM domains. .WS is 100% globally accessible, and can be viewed by anyone accessing the Internet from anywhere in the world. It’s perfect for:
- Businesses – Great for a new site or as a supplement to an existing site.
- Trademark owners – An effective way to protect your brand and intellectual property.
- Individuals – .WS is recognized the Web Site domain
- Organizations – Globally recognized, .WS is a great way to reach your audience.
Can I get .WS? (WebSite)
Anyone, regardless of location, can register .WS domains. .WS is intended for use by the general public, companies or other organizations – and works just like a .COM. .WS is an officially sanctioned top-level domain recognized by every country in the world that has Internet access, and needs no special software for use.
| Introduced | 1995 |
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| TLD type | Country code top-level domain |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | SamoaNIC (Computer Services Ltd. Samoa) |
| Sponsor | Government of Samoa |
| Intended use | Entities connected with Samoa |
| Actual use | Small use |
| Registration restrictions | None |
| Structure | Registrations are directly at second level |
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