1) What is .tw?
.TW is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Taiwan.
2) Who can register for a .tw domain name and what are the special registration requirements/restrictions for .tw domain name?
Special requirements/restrictions for a .tw domain name are as below:-
Domain Suffix |
Usage |
.tw |
Applicable for all, can be register by any individual or business in any country. |
.com.tw |
Applicable for legally registered companies or firms registered according to the commercial registration law and foreign companies registered according to the laws of their countries. |
.org.tw |
Applicable for corporation or juridical association registered according to the laws; foreign non-profit organization established according to the laws of their country. |
.game.tw |
No restriction on the applicant's qualification. The applicant for registration has to select the attributes on his/her own, however the identity of the applicant must be verified via email. |
.ebiz.tw |
No restriction on the applicant's qualification. The applicant for registration has to select the attributes on his/her own, however the identity of the applicant must be verified via email. |
.club.tw |
No restriction on the applicant's qualification. The applicant for registration has to select the attributes on his/her own. However, the identity of the applicant must be verified via email. |
Please refer to Domain Name for the common registration requirements.
3) What is the length for .tw domain name?
For 2LD, minimum of 3 / maximum of 63 characters allowed.
For 3LD, minimum of 2 / maximum of 63 characters allowed.
4) What is the term of registration?
The term of registration is 1-10 years.
5) How do I perform a .tw domain registration?
Partners may register the domain name through Quick Start Registration function. Partner may refer to “Domain Registration” FAQ for more information.
6) Can I delete a domain after registered?
Yes, partners are allowed to delete a .tw domain name after registered, registration fee is refundable within 3 days grace period.
7) What is the term of renewal?
The term of renewal is 1-10 years.
8) What is the renewal grace period for .tw domain name and how do I perform a domain renewal?
Renewal grace period for .tw domain name is 30 days, partners may renew the domain name through Quick Start Registration function. Partner may refer to “Domain Renewal” FAQ for more information.
If partners did not renew the domain name before its expiry date, it will be suspended after expired and fallen into 30 days of renewal grace period. After approximately 33 days from expiry date, domain will be straightly deleted and release for public re-registration.
9) Any Redemption Grace Period (RGP) for .tw domain name?
No, there is no RGP for .tw domain name. Partner may refer to “Domain Restoration” FAQ for more information.
10) How long does it takes for a domain to release to public registration after expired and not renew?
After a .tw domain was expired, it will go through below life cycle:-
30 days renewal grace period(suspend) -- > No Redemption grace period --> 3 days pending delete
If partners did not renew the domain name before its expiry date, it will be suspended and fallen into 30 days of renewal grace period. Domain will be straightly deleted approximately 33 days from the expiry date if there has no renewal been performed and it will be released for public re-registration.
11) Can I initiate a registrar transfer for .tw domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate registrar transfer for .tw domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion.
Registrar transfers in for .tw domain name will be allowed for non-Domestic-based registrars connecting through registry's gateway. Domain names registered through Domestic-based registrars cannot be transferred into non-Domestic based registrars, and vice versa.
Partner may refer to “Registrar Transfer” FAQ for more information.
12) Can I initiate a reseller transfer for .tw domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate reseller transfer for .tw domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Reseller Transfer” FAQ for more information.
13) How do I manage my .tw domain name for example, name protection, retrieve authorization information and etc.?
Partners may manage domain name through User Management function. Partner may refer to “Domain Management” FAQ for more information.
14) Does WebNIC provide Internationalized Domain name (IDN) for .tw?
Yes, WebNIC does provide IDN.tw domain name.
15) Does a company or organization need a subsidiary in Taiwan in order to acquire a .tw domain name?
No, companies or organizations do not need a subsidiary in Taiwan in order to register for a .tw domain name.
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