SWITCH Internet Domains

Welcome to the registry for .ch domain names

SWITCH acts as the official registry under a mandate from the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM), handling the administration of domain names that end in .ch and ensuring that the Swiss Internet is secure and stable. More info

New legal framework conditions came into force on 1 January 2021, resulting in the following important changes:

  • Revision of the General Terms and Conditions.
  • Domain name holders' details will no longer be publicly accessible.
  • SWITCH will only provide information on personal data in justified cases.

Domain Name Lookup

Is the domain name you want still available? Who is the registrar of a registered domain name? You can check the registration of domain names with the endings .ch and .li here. If the domain name is registered you will see the registrar and technical information.

Examples: switch.ch - admin.ch

The Domain Name Lookup is subject to the provisions ouf our Acceptable Use Policy.

Registrars for .ch

Registering new .ch domain names: Please select a registrar.
Domain names that are already registered: Please contact the registrar administering your domain name for any changes.

List of all registrars

Greater privacy and protection against cybercrime

On 18 November 2020, the Federal Council adopted the revision of the Ordinance on Internet Domains (OID). The ordinance came into force on 1 January 2021 and offers greater protection of personal data and helps to more effectively combat cybercrime.

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