Is it possible to create an email id @something.ch without really owning the domain name and or website?? if yes, will there be a neeed to register somwhere. Any idea/s, thanks
Is it possible to create an email id @something.ch without really owning the domain name and or website?? if yes, will there be a neeed to register somwhere. Any idea/s, thanks
Kabir MApr 16, 2014 @ 10:16
If you want to create your own email address with a specific domain name something.ch then unless that domain name already exists and you happen to be able to piggy-back off that website (very unlikely) then you have to create it yourself which means registering the domain name. Its not a difficult process at all - for swiss website look at
www.switch.ch
https://www.switchplus.ch/?lang=en
other countries have different domain name registrars which can be much cheaper (eg you can get a .co.uk from a UK registrar for next to nothing) but if you want a .ch then switch is dominant
If you want to create your own email address with a specific domain name something.ch then unless that domain name already exists and you happen to be able to piggy-back off that website (very unlikely) then you have to create it yourself which means registering the domain name. Its not a difficult process at all - for swiss website look at
www.switch.ch
https://www.switchplus.ch/?lang=en
other countries have different domain name registrars which can be much cheaper (eg you can get a .co.uk from a UK registrar for next to nothing) but if you want a .ch then switch is dominant
hucklewoo, Apr 16, 2014 @ 10:28
It is possible to register a domain name without having hosting. You just need to be sure that the registar offers an email service. Or, you need to find a "web host" with a plan that offers email only.
It is possible to register a domain name without having hosting. You just need to be sure that the registar offers an email service. Or, you need to find a "web host" with a plan that offers email only.
Zonker, Apr 16, 2014 @ 10:48
A provider that I have used is Infomaniak
http://www.infomaniak.ch
They are pretty good and provide many options.
A provider that I have used is Infomaniak
http://www.infomaniak.ch
They are pretty good and provide many options.
nmcp, Apr 16, 2014 @ 14:26
I use metanet.ch
Slightly cheaper than infomaniak, and I'm perfectly happy with them
I use metanet.ch
Slightly cheaper than infomaniak, and I'm perfectly happy with them
tawb, Apr 16, 2014 @ 18:24
Thank you so much wise men
So Zonker, who would provide only emails without hosting. I can get the domaine name at switch.ch, for just 15frs annually, BUT not sure if it includes email ids easily configurated from thereon. 
Thank you so much wise men
So Zonker, who would provide only emails without hosting. I can get the domaine name at switch.ch, for just 15frs annually, BUT not sure if it includes email ids easily configurated from thereon. 
Kabir M, Apr 16, 2014 @ 23:02
Checked metanet.ch & its in german only. Any other eng/fr options would be more helpful. Thanks
Checked metanet.ch & its in german only. Any other eng/fr options would be more helpful. Thanks
Kabir M, Apr 18, 2014 @ 00:00
How about this?
https://www.switchplus.ch/mail-hex/?lang=en
I just purchased a domain for CHF 12 a year from informaniak which includes one email address. It is dead simple to set up and use.
If you want several addresses and other features, I'd go for Zonker's suggestion. I nearly did but realised that I don't relly need it.
On thing with infomaniak which nearly put me off using them is the fact that you have to register to the site first to see full details and pricing and to order.
I just purchased a domain for CHF 12 a year from informaniak which includes one email address. It is dead simple to set up and use.
If you want several addresses and other features, I'd go for Zonker's suggestion. I nearly did but realised that I don't relly need it.
On thing with infomaniak which nearly put me off using them is the fact that you have to register to the site first to see full details and pricing and to order.
Marko_D, Apr 18, 2014 @ 13:08
Thanks again buddies.
Any others needing some IT advise, why not profit from this post.
Enjoy your easter break.
Thanks again buddies.
Any others needing some IT advise, why not profit from this post.
Enjoy your easter break.
Kabir M, Apr 19, 2014 @ 10:32
I have this though go daddy but it's .com not a .ch. I don't know if you can migrate your .ch to them. Have look at their website.
I have this though go daddy but it's .com not a .ch. I don't know if you can migrate your .ch to them. Have look at their website.
Mia M, Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:44
Thanks zonker. You are the best
Mia. Not so sure about godaddy. Have to check.
Thanks zonker. You are the best
Mia. Not so sure about godaddy. Have to check.
Kabir M, Apr 25, 2014 @ 23:13
Kabir,
So, what did you end up doing? Still need help? This is something that can be done in about 10-30 minutes. If you need help, let me know.
Kabir,
So, what did you end up doing? Still need help? This is something that can be done in about 10-30 minutes. If you need help, let me know.
Zonker, Apr 26, 2014 @ 10:29
I use gmail on my own domains, it used to be free and now it's 4€/month per user (or 40€/year) but you get all the advantages of gmail, plus the freedom to keep your domain and switch to another email provider if you change your mind later.
I use gmail on my own domains, it used to be free and now it's 4€/month per user (or 40€/year) but you get all the advantages of gmail, plus the freedom to keep your domain and switch to another email provider if you change your mind later.
Paul D, Apr 26, 2014 @ 15:57



