.ch is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Switzerland, introduced in 1987 and managed by SWITCH. It is primarily used by Swiss entities and supports DNSSEC and IDNs.
.ch is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Switzerland. Managed by SWITCH, it is widely used by Swiss businesses, organizations, and individuals. The domain was introduced in 1987 and has since become a key part of the Swiss digital identity. It supports DNSSEC for enhanced security and offers privacy protection services. With no specific restrictions on who can register, .ch domains are accessible to a global audience, although they are primarily used within Switzerland. The domain supports internationalized domain names (IDNs), enabling the use of non-ASCII characters.
Switzerland
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SWITCH Information Technology Services
1987
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Entities connected with Switzerland
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1 to 10 years
Domains must be renewed before the expiration date to avoid disruption of service. Grace periods may apply.
Domain transfers require authorization codes and may involve a transfer fee.
Yes
Yes
Varies by registrar
SWITCH provides a dispute resolution service, and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center can also handle disputes.
1. Domains can be registered with a minimum of 3 characters. 2. Domains must be registered for at least one year.
Yes
As of 2024, there are over 2 million .ch domains registered.
Swiss businesses, organizations, and individuals
https://www.switch.ch/
https://www.switchplus.ch/