Domain extension .online
Buy a .online domain: price, renewal and rules
.online is an open extension with no link to any country. It suits projects, services and brands whose preferred name is taken under .ch or .com.
- Registration
- CHF 10.90
- in the first year · incl. VAT
- Renewal
- CHF 34.90
- per year · incl. VAT
- Transfer
- CHF 34.90
Is your .online domain still available?
What is .online and who can register it?
.online is a generic domain extension operated by the registry Radix. Like .com, it is subject to ICANN rules. There are no conditions on residence, industry or legal form: individuals, associations, sole proprietorships and companies in Switzerland can register a .online domain. All you need is correct holder data with name, address, e-mail address and telephone number.
Rules for the name
- Up to 63 characters before .online.
- Allowed: the letters a–z, the digits 0–9 and the hyphen.
- The hyphen may not be at the start or end.
- The registry sells short and popular terms as premium domains at a higher price. Our domain search marks them with «Premium domain – price on request».
Price: first year and renewal
At HostOn a .online domain costs CHF 10.90 in the first year and then CHF 34.90 per year. The low entry price only applies to the first year. For three years, count CHF 10.90 plus twice CHF 34.90. We show both prices side by side so you do not find out on the first renewal invoice. If the address appears on business cards, vehicles or printed material, this calculation matters even more: changing the domain later takes effort.
Typical use
.online is often chosen for offers that take place entirely on the internet: online courses, video consultations, registration portals, booking and appointment pages or digital services. The extension is also popular for project websites, events and personal sites, because many names are still available. A medical practice could, for example, use practice-name.online for appointment booking while its main website stays on .ch.
E-mail with a .online domain
A .online domain works for e-mail addresses like any other extension. To make sure your messages arrive reliably, set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC. With our e-mail hosting, we show you the right DNS records in the client area.
Choose the name carefully
If your preferred name is taken under .ch, use the WHOIS lookup to see who owns the .ch domain and what it is used for. A company with the same name in the same industry can cause confusion and, in the worst case, a conflict over trademark or name rights. Such disputes under .online are handled by ICANN’s UDRP procedure, as with .com. If in doubt, choose a distinctive name.
Transfer to HostOn
For a transfer, ask your current provider for the auth code and enter it when ordering on my.hoston.ch. The transfer costs CHF 34.90 and extends the domain by one year. Under ICANN rules, a transfer is currently not possible in the first 60 days after registration or a previous transfer; a reduction to 30 days is being introduced.
Who is a .online domain suitable for?
- Providers of online courses, webinars and video consultations.
- Companies that run a customer portal or booking page separately from their main website.
- Associations, projects and events looking for a short, available address.
- Founders whose preferred name is no longer available under .ch and .com.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most often about this service.
Any person and any organisation, regardless of residence or industry. No proof is needed, only correct holder data.
At HostOn, CHF 10.90 in the first year and then CHF 34.90 per year. Premium names have their own, higher price.
Yes, as an additional address for a portal, a course or a campaign. For the main website, we usually recommend .ch to customers in Switzerland.
Yes, just as with any other extension. Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC so that your e-mails are delivered reliably.
No. Under ICANN rules, a transfer is currently only possible 60 days after registration or a previous transfer; a reduction to 30 days is being introduced.
