🇨🇱.cl

.cl registration

.cl is Chile’s country-code domain extension. It suits businesses, organisations, and individuals serving the Chilean market or publishing content connected with Chile. Registration is open to applicants from any country, and available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The registry requires information that identifies the domain holder. Individuals must provide an identification number, such as a national identity card or passport number. Legal entities must provide their official company registration number. A .cl domain label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. Supported internationalised characters include á, à, é, è, í, ï, ó, ò, ú, ü, and ñ. To transfer a .cl domain to host.yt, first disable any transfer protection at your current registrar and request the domain’s authorisation code. The transfer can take several days to complete, and one year is added to the existing expiry date once it finishes. Changing the holder follows a separate authentication process: validation emails are sent to both the current and future holders, and the request is cancelled if it is not completed within five days. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiry date.

Length 1–63
Premium Yes
IDN Yes
WHOIS privacy Yes
No restrictions No
DNSSEC Yes
Documents required Yes

Specifications

Pricing
Registration27.99 EUR
Renewal27.99 EUR
Transfer27.99 EUR
Restore27.99 EUR
Change of ownership27.99 EUR

Included with every domain

DNS management
WHOIS privacy
Auto-renewal
Email forwarding
DNSSEC
24/7 support

Frequently asked questions

What does the .cl domain extension stand for?

cl is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Chile. It gives a website a clear connection with the country and is commonly suitable for Chilean businesses, local services, institutions, community projects, and international organisations addressing people in Chile.

Who can register a .cl domain?

Individuals and legal entities from any country can register a .cl domain. Applicants do not need to be based in Chile, but they must provide the identification information required for their legal form. Available domains are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .cl?

The holder must provide an identification number. Individuals need an ID number, such as a national identity card or passport number. Legal entities need their official company registration number. Additional holder information may be requested to confirm identity and compliance with the registry’s registration rules.

Is .cl a good choice, and what projects suit it?

cl is a practical choice for projects with a meaningful Chilean audience or identity. It works well for local companies, online shops serving Chile, regional services, public-interest projects, Spanish-language publications, and international brands that want a dedicated presence for the Chilean market.

When does .cl make more sense than .com?

Choose .cl when a strong Chilean identity and local market focus matter more than broad international positioning. Choose .com for a primarily global or country-neutral project. A business serving both audiences may use .cl for Chile-specific content while keeping .com as its international address.

How quickly is a .cl domain registered, and how long does it last?

Registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis after the required holder details are submitted, and processing time can vary. The applicable registration term and expiry date are recorded with the completed order, so use those dates when planning renewals through host.yt.

How do I transfer a .cl domain to host.yt?

Disable transfer protection at your current registrar, obtain the domain’s authorisation code, and submit the transfer to host.yt. Completion may take several days. Once the transfer is finalised, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.

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