.ws is the country code extension for Samoa in the Pacific Ocean, which is marketed in practice as a general-purpose extension, standing for ‘Website’. Anyone is free to register it.

As it is not tied to any particular industry or language, it can be used for any website. It is a good alternative if the name you want is already taken under .com, .net or .hu, and you are looking for a short, international extension.

.ws domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.ws	€28.00	€25.20	€28.00

Prices are quoted for one year and do not include VAT. The free transfer does not include a renewal; the fee for the paid transfer usually includes a one-year renewal.

How long will it take to be ready?

New domain registration

The registration of .ws domains is an automated process, so registration is virtually instantaneous; you can start using your new domain name within a few minutes of placing your order.

Domain transfer

To transfer your existing .ws domain name to us, you will need to disable transfer protection with your current registrar and obtain the authorisation (Auth) code for the domain. The transfer process usually takes a few days.

How many characters can it be?

The domain name extension in .ws must be at least 2 and no more than 63 characters long.

Special characters

With the .ws extension, special (accented) characters cannot be used in the domain name.

Restrictions

Anyone can register a .ws domain name, regardless of nationality or place of business, and without any particular restrictions. Domain names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Whois privacy

The Whois privacy service is available to both individuals and companies, and hides some of the owner’s details in the public Whois database.