.cl is the national domain extension for Chile, and its registry is managed by NIC Chile, which operates out of the University of Chile. The vast majority of companies and organisations in Chile use this extension, and it is even better known than .com.

Chile has one of the most stable and developed economies in Latin America, with high internet usage. If you’re selling to Chilean customers, a .cl domain name inspires confidence and gives you an edge in local search results.

.cl domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.cl	€18.80	€18.00	€18.80

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 .cl 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 .cl 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 .cl must be at least 1 character long and no more than 63 characters long.

Special characters

The .cl domain extension supports the following special characters:

á à é è í ï ó ò ú ü ñ

Restrictions

Anyone can register a .cl 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 not available for this extension. The registry’s rules determine which of the owner’s details are displayed in the public WHOIS database.