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.CH Domain

The .ch domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Switzerland. It is widely used by Swiss businesses, organizations, and individuals.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: SWITCH
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.ch
Introduced: 1987

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must provide a valid postal address in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.
Average Pricing: 15 CHF
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.ch/

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General Availability:1987
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must provide a valid postal address in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Switzerland in the DNS system.

The .ch domain is also used by websites in Liechtenstein due to a bilateral agreement.CH stands for Confoederatio Helvetica, the Latin name for the Swiss Confederation.

admin.ch
sbb.ch
ubs.ch
swisscom.ch
coop.ch

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Frequently Asked Questions

The .ch domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Switzerland. It is widely used by Swiss businesses, organizations, and individuals. The .CH TLD is managed by SWITCH and was introduced in 1987.

Registration for .CH domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must provide a valid postal address in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.

The average pricing for a .CH domain is 15 CHF. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .CH domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.ch. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.ch/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .CH domains include: Hostpoint, Infomaniak, Gandi, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .CH provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.