The .ch extension is Switzerland’s country code top-level domain. The abbreviation is derived from the country’s Latin name (Confoederatio Helvetica). The extension was delegated in 1987; it is administered by the SWITCH Foundation, which now registers more than two million .ch domain names.

The .ch domain is open to anyone to register. It is primarily recommended for those wishing to reach Swiss customers: the local extension conveys an impression of reliability and quality, which is particularly important in the Swiss market.

.ch domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.ch	€9.80	Free	€9.80

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 .ch domains is fully automated, so the registration process is virtually instantaneous; you can start using your new domain name within a few minutes.

Domain transfer

To transfer your domain name to us, you’ll need to disable transfer protection and obtain an authorisation code from your current registrar. The transfer process may take several days.

How many characters can it be?

The domain name with the .ch extension must be at least 2 and no more than 63 characters long. A shorter, easy-to-remember name is generally preferable.

Special characters

For the Swiss .ch extension, the following special characters may be used:

à á â ã ä å æ ç è é ê ë ì í î ï ð ñ ò ó ô õ ö ø ù ú û ü ý þ ÿ

Restrictions

There are no specific requirements or restrictions regarding the registration of domain names; anyone can register one. .ch 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 the owner’s details in the Whois database.