Who can buy a .ch domain name?
Anyone can register a .ch domain. You do not need to be a resident or citizen of Switzerland.
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What are
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The .ch domain extension is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Switzerland. It is widely used in Switzerland, both by individuals and businesses as well as by Swiss government agencies.
Where did the .ch domain come from?
The .ch domain extension was introduced to the Internet in 1987. The extension is an abbreviation of “Confoederatio Helvetica” (Helvetic Confederation), the Latin name for Switzerland. Switzerland has four official languages that each use a different name for the country. Using the Latin name for Switzerland is a way to signify linguistic neutrality.
What is the purpose of the .ch domain name?
.ch is a versatile domain extension that could be a great fit for any website that is related to Switzerland and the Swiss culture in some way: from personal websites and e-commerce stores to websites promoting tourism in Switzerland to a foreign audience. Using a .ch domain can also help improve your local SEO results within Switzerland.
.CH domain features:
DNS Management
DNSSEC
Whois Privacy Protection
Domain Forwarding
Domain Lock
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FAQ about .ch domains
For how many years can you register a .ch domain?
.ch domains can only be registered for an initial period of one year. After this year has passed, you will need to renew the domain. It is not possible to register a .ch domain for multiple years in advance.
How can I check if the domain I want is available?
Simply use the domain search bar at the top of this page and enter the name of your choice. A new window will open, and you will immediately see if the name you want is still free. If the name of your choice is not available, our system will automatically show you some options that are still free instead.
Can I hide my contact details for my domain, so they are not shown in the Whois database?
Yes, this is possible for this extension. You can enable this option when you purchase a domain through the Openprovider control panel.
How can I renew my domain?
You can easily renew your domain through the Openprovider control panel. You will receive multiple reminders by email when your domain is due to be renewed. Another option is to turn on the auto-renew feature in the control panel, which ensures that your domain is automatically renewed as long as you have sufficient balance on your account.
What is the registration policy of .ch?
.ch domain names should be between 3-63 characters in length. They may contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9) and hyphens. Internationalized domain names are supported for European languages that use the Latin script.
What is the renewal policy of .ch?
Your .ch domain will be renewed automatically if you have the auto-renew feature turned on and if you have enough balance in your account. If your domain is expired, you will have 40 days to restore your domain at an additional fee before it is deleted.