What is a .CH domain?

.CH is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Switzerland.

It is widely used by businesses, organizations, and individuals connected to Switzerland, and is also open for global registration.

The .CH registry is operated by SWITCH.

Who can register a .CH domain?

Anyone can register a .CH domain on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no local presence requirements.

Registration restrictions

There are no strict eligibility restrictions set by the registry. However:

• The number of nameservers that can be assigned is limited:
  • 0, 2, 3, or 4 nameservers are allowed
• All provided nameservers must be properly configured and reachable

Domain requirements

.CH domains must follow standard naming and technical rules:

• Domain length must be between 1–63 characters
• Allowed characters: letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens
• Hyphens cannot be used at the beginning or end of the domain name
• No spaces or special characters
• IDNs (internationalized domain names) are supported

Technical information

• Nameservers must be correctly configured for the domain to function properly

Additional details

• Registration term: 1 year
• WHOIS privacy: Not Available

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