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 The Swiss Education & Research Network |
| 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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