What is .zuerich?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .zuerich on December 25, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on November 7, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .zuerich, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .zuerich haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.zuerich).
.zuerich FAQ
What does .zuerich mean?
.zuerich is a generic top-level domain named for the word "zuerich", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .zuerich used for?
.zuerich 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 .zuerich?
None. .zuerich is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .zuerich domain extension?
Kanton Zürich (Canton of Zurich) operates .zuerich as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .zuerich created?
.zuerich was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 25, 2014.
Is .zuerich a valid domain?
Yes. .zuerich is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .zuerich addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .zuerich domain?
.zuerich names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Kanton Zürich (Canton of Zurich)'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .zuerich DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .zuerich.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 16, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
