What is .swiss?
.swiss entered the DNS root zone on April 29, 2015, 11 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
On the technical side, .swiss is served by 7 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .swiss, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.swiss).
.swiss FAQ
What does .swiss mean?
.swiss is a generic top-level domain named for the word "swiss", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .swiss used for?
.swiss is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .swiss?
None. .swiss is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .swiss domain extension?
Swiss Confederation operates .swiss as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .swiss created?
.swiss was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 29, 2015.
Is .swiss a valid domain?
Yes. .swiss is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .swiss addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .swiss domain?
.swiss names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Swiss Confederation's policy if you're unsure.
Is .swiss DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .swiss.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 7, 2022. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
