When should you choose a .CH domain?
The .CH domain is particularly relevant when trust, quality, and a Swiss identity are key elements of your project.
Businesses and retailers in Switzerland
Perfect for Swiss companies, SMBs, financial institutions, professional firms, and local businesses looking to reassure their customers and improve visibility in the Swiss market.
Organizations and institutions
Widely used by organizations, associations, foundations, and public or private institutions, .CH benefits from a strong reputation for seriousness and neutrality.
International brands and quality positioning
.CH is also appreciated by international brands seeking to associate their image with Swiss values such as precision, quality, security, and reliability.
The information below outlines the main technical characteristics of the .CH domain, based on registry rules and international DNS standards.
Technical characteristics of the .CH domain
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| TLD name | .CH |
| TLD type | Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) |
| Registry | SWITCH |
| Registration period | 1 year |
| Grace period | 1 day |
| Redemption period | 0 day |
| Allowed name servers | 1 to 13 |
| IDN support | Yes (Internationalized Domain Names) |
| Domain transfer | Authorization code required; 5-day transfer period |
| Root server updates | Real-time |
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Rules and conditions for registering a .CH domain
The .CH domain is managed by the registry SWITCH and benefits from an open registration policy.
Eligibility
- The .CH domain is open to everyone
- There are no residency or local presence requirements in Switzerland
- Individuals, businesses, and organizations can register a domain from any country
Accuracy of WHOIS information
The domain holder must:
- provide accurate and verifiable information
- maintain a valid email address
- keep contact details up to date throughout the lifetime of the domain
The registry reserves the right to suspend or delete a domain if the information provided is incorrect or the holder cannot be reached.
Reserved names and protected terms
Some domain names may be:
- reserved by the registry
- protected under Swiss law (institutions, public bodies, regulated terms)
The registry may refuse or remove a domain that does not comply with these rules.
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