Domain names
Frequently asked questions about domain names
1. General points on domain names
2. Domain names under the ".ch" domain
Switch is currently the registry of the Swiss ".ch" domain, designated by OFCOM. Registration of a domain name within the ".ch" domain may be requested from registrars who have concluded a contract with Switch.
3. IDN (Internationalised Domain Name)
4. New internet domain name extensions
A gTLD is a top-level Internet domain managed by ICANN. A first round of new Internet domain name extensions was created and these new gTLDs went live on 23 October 2013. A list is available on the ICANN website:List of gTLDs delegated by ICANN in the first roundGeneral information about the new gTLDs of 2013, as well as detailed information about the conditions imposed by ICANN on new registries, can be found on the ICANN website.ICANN: new gTLDs 2013A second round of new gTLDs is currently underway. The submission period is scheduled to run from April 30th 2026 to August 12th 2026, and the new domains are expected to be published by the end of 2026. This new round aims to allow the introduction of additional new extensions, further expanding the possibilities for institutional and community stakeholders wishing to operate their own top-level domain.Further information can be found on our dedicated page or on the ICANN website.New internet domain name extensionsThe New gTLD Program | New gTLD Program