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.ch is the country-code top-level domain for Switzerland. It is derived from 'Confoederatio Helvetica', the Latin name for Switzerland, and is managed by SWITCH, the Swiss Education & Research Network. Originally delegated in 1987, it is widely used by Swiss businesses, organizations, and individuals seeking a local online presence.
Domain names cannot start or end with a hyphen, nor contain a hyphen as the third and fourth character. Must be between 3 and 63 characters. Acceptable characters include a-z, 0-9, hyphens, and accented Latin characters such as á, ë, ñ, ø, ü, etc. SWITCH may refuse registration if the name violates public order, moral standards, applicable law, or is reserved by the Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM).
The .ch extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by SWITCH The Swiss Education & Research Network. .ch was introduced in 1987. There are currently 2,566,908 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 8.74. DNSSEC adoption stands at 53.0%.
Price range based on 1 registrar. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .ch domain registration and renewal prices across 1 registrar. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot | $8.74 | $8.74 | $0.00 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
.ch was delegated on May 20, 1987, and is among the earliest country-code TLDs still in active use. Managed since its inception by SWITCH, it reflects Switzerland’s commitment to neutrality and technical excellence in internet infrastructure. Unlike many ccTLDs, .ch does not require local presence for registration, making it accessible globally while still strongly associated with Swiss identity.
The .ch TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .ch TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
2,566,908
53.0%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .ch |
| Type | Country Code TLD (ccTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 2,566,908 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 53.0% |
| Registration Price | USD 8.74 |
| Renewal Price | USD 8.74 |
| Registry Operator | SWITCH The Swiss Education & Research Network |
| Introduced | 1987-05-20 |
| Restrictions | Domain names cannot start or end with a hyphen, nor contain a hyphen as the third and fourth character. Must be between 3 and 63 characters. Acceptable characters include a-z, 0-9, hyphens, and accented Latin characters such as á, ë, ñ, ø, ü, etc. SWITCH may refuse registration if the name violates public order, moral standards, applicable law, or is reserved by the Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM). |
Registration density analysis for .ch domains by character length. Currently 1,485,789 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1.5M
Peak Saturation
>99.9%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
52.5%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 29 | 4.3% | |
| 3 chars | 22,402 | >99.9% | |
| 4 chars | 63,112 | 13.8% | |
| 5 chars | 92,703 | 0.78% | |
| 6 chars | 136,278 | 0.04% | |
| 7 chars | 163,193 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 189,161 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 202,906 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 210,402 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 207,496 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 198,107 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →No local presence required. Domain names must be 3-63 characters, cannot start/end with a hyphen, and cannot have a hyphen as the third and fourth character. Must use only allowed characters (a-z, 0-9, hyphens, and approved accented characters). Registered through accredited registrars only.
The .ch TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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