.rw Domain Guides
Guides on registering, pricing, and choosing a .rw domain for your Rwandan business.
How to Choose a Domain Name for Your Business
A practical framework for picking a business domain name: length, memorability, keywords, and avoiding trademark trouble before you register.
2026-09-12 · 3 min read
"Free .rw Domain" Offers: Why They're Usually a Trap
Why offers of a free .rw domain are almost always a hook for something else, and what to check before trusting one.
2026-09-12 · 3 min read
How to Pay for a .rw Domain with MTN or Airtel Mobile Money
A step-by-step walkthrough of paying for .rw domain registration with MTN Mobile Money or Airtel Money, plus what to do if a payment doesn't confirm.
2026-09-10 · 3 min read
Best Domain Registrar in Rwanda: What to Actually Look For
The criteria that actually separate a trustworthy .rw domain registrar from a risky one: accreditation, payment options, renewal handling, and support.
2026-09-10 · 3 min read
The .rw Domain Dispute Resolution Policy, Explained
How RICTA's .rw Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy lets trademark owners challenge bad-faith registrations through WIPO or KIAC, and what it takes to win a .rw domain dispute.
2026-09-09 · 6 min read
Domain, Hosting, and DNS: How a Website Actually Works
A beginner's guide to the three things behind every website (domain, hosting, and DNS): what each one is, why you need all three, and how they connect.
2026-09-09 · 6 min read
ICANN, Registries, and Registrars: Who Governs Domain Names Globally
How ICANN, domain registries, and registrars like Register.rw fit together to govern who can register what online.
2026-09-06 · 3 min read
Root Servers and TLD Servers: Who Actually Runs the Internet's DNS
How DNS root servers and TLD servers work together to make every domain on earth findable, and who actually operates them.
2026-09-06 · 3 min read
What Is DNS Propagation? Why Domain Changes Take Time
A plain-language guide to DNS propagation: why it isn't instant, how long it typically takes, and how to check its progress or speed it up.
2026-09-04 · 4 min read
How Domains Work: Registries, Registrars, and DNS Explained
A plain-language guide to how domain names actually work: registries, registrars, DNS records, and nameservers, explained without the jargon.
2026-09-04 · 4 min read
DNS Records Explained: A, CNAME, MX, TXT, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
A practical reference to the DNS records that run your website and email: what each one does, what a real value looks like, and when you'd edit it.
2026-09-04 · 5 min read
What Is RICTA? Rwanda's .rw Domain Registry Explained
RICTA is the Rwanda Internet Community and Technology Alliance, the non-profit that runs the .rw domain registry. Here's what it does and how it relates to registrars like Register.rw.
2026-08-27 · 2 min read
Domain Renewal & Transfer: Avoiding Losing Your .rw Domain
How .rw domain renewal works, what happens if you miss a renewal, and how domain transfers work.
2026-08-25 · 3 min read
.rw Domain Pricing in Rwanda: What You'll Actually Pay
The complete, current price list for every .rw domain type, plus accepted payment methods.
2026-06-30 · 2 min read
co.rw, org.rw, net.rw, ac.rw, coop.rw Explained
What each .rw second-level domain is for, who's eligible, and what documents each one requires.
2026-06-23 · 2 min read
.rw vs .com: Which Domain Is Best for Your Rwandan Business?
A factual comparison of .rw and .com domains to help Rwandan businesses choose the right one, or use both.
2026-06-16 · 2 min read
How to Register a .rw Domain in Rwanda: Step-by-Step Guide
The exact steps to register a .rw domain, from checking availability to completing payment with Mobile Money or card.
2026-06-09 · 3 min read
What Is a .rw Domain and Why Rwandan Businesses Should Use One
A plain-language guide to Rwanda's .rw domain: what it is, who administers it, and why it matters for local businesses.
2026-06-02 · 3 min read