.ws
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| Introduced | 1995 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Documents | Policies |
| Dispute policies | UDRP |
| Website | SamoaNIC |
.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", which was the nation's official name in the 1970s when two-letter country codes were standardized. While there are no geographic restrictions on registration of most second-level .ws domains, .ORG.WS, .GOV.WS, and .EDU.WS registration is restricted.
The .ws domain is being promoted by a private network marketing company.[citation needed]
[edit] External links
- IANA .ws whois information
- SamoaNIC.ws (for registrants in Samoa and some nearby countries)
