Domain .cl - national domain: Chile

.cl domain information

.cl domains (Chile) can formally be registered only for entities with an address in Chile and a RUT number (TAX ID).

The price of maintaining the domain includes a proxy service, in which our local partner is entered as a subscriber, who grants exclusive authorization to administer the domain to the ordering party. It is a legal and secure method of registering this domain by foreign entities.

.cl domain is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Chile. It was established in 1987 and is managed by the University of Chile. Here are some key points about the .cl domain:

1. Open Registration. The .cl TLD is open to anyone, regardless of their location. This change in regulation eliminated the previous requirement for foreign registrants to have local contact with a RUN. That is why we are offering .cl domain registration with a proxy service.
2. Support for Special Characters. The .cl domain started supporting names that include accented letters (á, é, í, ó, ú), ñ, and ü in 2005.
3. DNSSEC Support. Since April 2011, the .cl domain has supported DNSSEC, a suite of Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) specifications for securing certain kinds of information provided by the Domain Name System (DNS).
4. IPv6 Support. As of May 2012, the .cl domain is IPv6 enabled, meaning it supports the most recent version of the Internet Protocol (IP).
5. Usage. The .cl domain has been used in domain hacks by companies such as Microsoft for its social networking service (so.cl) and Oracle Corporation for its URL shortening service (ora.cl).

For more detailed information or to register a .cl domain, you can always visit the NIC Chile website, which is the domain registrar for the .cl ccTLD. In mid-2023, there were over 715,000 .cl domain names registered.

Why should I buy a .cl domain name?

Purchasing a .cl domain name can offer several advantages, particularly if you're doing business in or targeting the Chilean market. Why might you consider buying a .cl domain? Check these reasons:

1. Local Presence. Owning a .cl domain establishes a professional online presence in Chile. It shows that you're committed to local customers and understand the importance of localizing your brand.
2. Trust and Credibility. Chilean consumers are more likely to trust and engage with websites that have a local domain. A .cl domain can increase your credibility among Chilean customers.
3. SEO Benefits. Search engines often prioritize local domains for users searching from that country. Therefore, a .cl domain can help improve your website's visibility and ranking in search engine results in Chile.
4. Availability. As .cl is a ccTLD (country code top-level domain), there's a higher chance that the domain name you want is available, compared to more crowded gTLDs (generic top-level domains) like .com or .net.
5. Protection of Brand. Even if you're not planning to use it immediately, purchasing a .cl domain can prevent others from registering your brand name in Chile.
6. Support for Special Characters. The .cl domain supports names including accented letters (á, é, í, ó, ú), ñ, and ü. This can be beneficial if your brand or business name includes these characters.
7. IPv6 and DNSSEC Support. The .cl domain supports the most recent version of the Internet Protocol (IPv6) and DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC), ensuring a secure and future-proof online presence.

Remember, the decision to buy a .cl domain should align with your overall business strategy and target audience. If your business is targeting the Chilean market, a .cl domain could be a valuable asset. Need help? Contact our customer service team.

Information about the .cl domain registry

.cl - country code top-level domain name (ccTLD): Chile
Available domain TLDs: .cl
Registry: NIC Chile (University of Chile)
Website: http://www.nic.cl/
Public WHOIS server: whois.nic.cl