.swiss registration
.swiss is intended for organisations with a verifiable connection to Switzerland. Applicants must be eligible legal entities, not private individuals, and the registry checks the supplied UID/IDE/IDI number against the organisation’s identity. The intended use is mandatory, and the registry may request supporting information before deciding whether to approve the name. Applications can cover public authorities and their duties, trademarks protected in Switzerland, associations and foundations, commercial-register names, and geographical names backed by legitimate interest or authorisation. Other names need a clear relationship to the applicant or intended product, service, or activity. Highly generic terms are reserved for naming mandates and may be rejected through the standard process. A .swiss label must contain 3–63 characters. Every accepted application is published by the registry for 20 days, allowing competing applications before allocation. Activation follows that publication window. Subject to these checks, registrations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. An apparently available name may therefore already be under review or awaiting the end of publication. For a transfer to host.yt, disable transfer protection with the current registrar, obtain the authorisation code, and submit it with the request. Completion can take several days and adds one year to the expiry date. A holder change instead requires email authentication by both parties; if it is not completed within five days, the request is cancelled without changing the expiry date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 117.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 117.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 112.99 EUR |
| Restore | 117.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 117.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .swiss extension mean?
swiss identifies a domain with a verified connection to Switzerland. It is intended to represent Swiss public bodies, organisations, brands, businesses, products, services, or activities whose relationship to the applicant can be demonstrated and accepted by the registry.
Who can register a .swiss domain?
Eligible applicants are organisations that meet the registry’s criteria, including public authorities, entities recorded in the commercial register, associations, foundations, and owners of trademarks protected in Switzerland. Geographic names need legitimate interest or authorisation. Private individuals cannot register .swiss, even if they are Swiss citizens or residents.
Are there registration restrictions or required documents for .swiss?
Yes. Applicants must provide their Swiss legal entity registration number, known as UID/IDE/IDI, and explain the intended use. The registry validates identity and eligibility and may ask for more evidence. The requested label must contain 3–63 characters, and the proposed name must have an accepted connection to the applicant or use.
Is .swiss a good choice, and for what kind of project?
swiss is a strong fit for an eligible Swiss organisation, authority, protected brand, association, foundation, product, or service that wants its Swiss connection made explicit in the address. It is unsuitable for personal projects and risky for highly generic names, which require a special naming mandate.
When does .swiss make more sense than .com?
swiss makes more sense when verified Swiss identity is central and the applicant satisfies registry review. .com offers broader, internationally neutral positioning and avoids .swiss eligibility and publication procedures. Choose .swiss for a specifically Swiss institutional or commercial presence; choose .com for a general or global project.
How long does .swiss registration take and how long does it last?
Registration is not immediate. After registry approval, the name is published for 20 days so competing applications can be submitted, then allocated and activated after that window. A name shown as available may already be in publication. When a registered .swiss domain is transferred, one year is added to its expiry date.
How does transferring a .swiss domain to host.yt work?
To transfer a .swiss domain to host.yt, remove the transfer lock at the current registrar and obtain the authorisation code, then submit the transfer. Completion can take several days. Once finalised, the domain’s expiry date is extended by one year; the registrant itself does not change.