Your domain name is the address of your website and of your emails. It must be short, easy to spell out on the phone, and registered in your company’s name. This guide compares the extensions used in Switzerland and gives the rules to choose it well and protect it.
| Extension | For whom | Conditions | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| .ch | everyone | none | Swiss companies |
| .swiss | entities linked to Switzerland | entry in the commercial register with a seat in Switzerland, or a public entity | a strong Swiss brand |
| .com | everyone | none | international clients |
| .li | everyone | none | Liechtenstein |
The SWITCH foundation manages the .ch registry. You register the domain with a registrar, for example your host.
The website and the emails stop. After a delay, someone else can buy the domain.
Yes, with the transfer code given by the current registrar.
domain, email, access. A score out of 10 and your three priorities.