Domains .ch
CH is the contry code ccTLD domain of Switzerland. In a simple way a CH domain name serves to identify you with a name, product, brand, ... in the Internet through a web page or other services such as email. For example, if someone wants to see your web page that is under your CH domain name, they will write in a browser www.yourdomainname.ch
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Requirements .ch
- Domain register avaliable for every person, organization or Business who wants to register a .ch domain from Switzerland.
- Previous configuration of the DNS before registering.
Additional services
If you don’t have a DNS servers with the necessary characteristics for registering a .ch domain you can use Entorno Digital’s DNS servers.
- With the purchase of your .ch domain you can select our DNS servers for the activation of your ".ch" domain.
- Entorno puts at your disposal with .ch domain registration a wide range of services of hosting, virtual servers and SSL certificates.
- If you are interested in recovering or monitoring a domain .ch you can check our corporate services section.
- When buying web domain with the .ch extension we can help you in your online presence project with opensource applications such as Wordpress, Drupal, etc. or custom projects hosted on your .ch web domain
Features
Registering a ccTLD domain .ch from Switzerland requires the previous configuration of the DNS before registering the domain and you will have to complete an on-line registry form.
Allowed characters:
- Minimum: 3
- Maximum: 63
- Letters and numbers.
- Hyphens ("-"), Hyphens are not allowed before or after the domain name..
The registration is done for a year.
How to renew
To renew a ccTLD domain .ch from Switzerland the domain must be on the renewal period and it can be renewed for one year.
The renewal period starts 60 days before the expiration date and you can renew the domain until 30 days before the expiration date.
How to transfer
To transfer a ccTLD domain .ch it is necessary:
- Auth code.
- The domain must have been registered/active for at least 30 days.
- The domain must be un-locked for transfer by the actual registry. If so, the client must contact the current registrar to un-lock the domain for transfer.
When a domain .ch is transferred the actual expiration date is maintained and the transfer usually completes within 5 and 10 days.
We suggest you transfer your domain name enough days before expiration in order to avoid your transfer being denied.
Transfer with cost and renew.
Owner change
Contact with Entorno Digital in order to do a holder change for a domain .ch
Contacts and DNS update
You can modify your contacts and DNS servers of your .ch domains through you control panel on our website, on the field “REGISTERED USER” on our website.
The changes are done at a real time and have no cost.
TLD Fees .ch
| Period | Register | Renewal | Transfer | Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €39.00 | €39.00 | €39.00 | - |
| 2 years | €78.00 | €78.00 | - | - |
| 5 years | €195.00 | €195.00 | - | - |
| 10 years | €390.00 | - | - | - |
* Prices without VAT
If you manage several .ch domains or other ccTLD domains, please contact us to find out about our volume discounts.
If you need any clarification to register .ch domains or contract a hosting service please do not hesitate to contact us.