.ca registration
.ca is Canada’s country-code domain extension. Registration is intended for people and organizations with a recognized Canadian connection. Applicants must select an eligible legal type, such as Canadian citizen, permanent resident, corporation, government body, educational institution, registered partnership, Indigenous people, or holder of a trademark registered in Canada. Available .ca names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The registrant’s legal type is mandatory, and the registry may request additional information to identify the holder and verify compliance with its rules. Each label must contain between 3 and 63 characters. A .ca domain suits businesses serving Canadian customers, public institutions, associations, local services, and individuals building a clearly Canadian presence. It gives visitors an immediate geographic signal and can help separate a Canada-focused website from international operations using broader extensions. To transfer a .ca domain to host.yt, first disable transfer protection at the current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorization code. The transfer can take several days. After completion, one year is added to the existing expiry date. Changing the holder requires authentication by both the current and future holders through validation emails; the request is cancelled if it is not completed within five days.
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Specifications
| Registration | 17.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 17.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 17.99 EUR |
| Restore | 17.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 17.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .ca extension stand for?
ca is the country-code domain extension for Canada. It identifies a website, service, organization, or individual with a Canadian connection. Visitors commonly associate it with Canadian operations, audiences, institutions, and content, making the geographic focus clear directly from the web address.
Who can register a .ca domain?
Registration is available to eligible people and organizations with a recognized Canadian connection. Categories include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, corporations, governments, educational institutions, registered partnerships, Indigenous peoples, certain associations and public bodies, and owners of trademarks registered in Canada. The appropriate legal type must be selected.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .ca?
Yes. The registrant must qualify under an accepted Canadian legal type and provide that classification as a mandatory registration field. The registry may also request additional information to identify the holder or confirm eligibility. Applicants should provide accurate contact and legal details and be ready to support them if requested.
Is .ca a good choice, and what projects is it suited to?
ca is a practical choice for projects centered on Canada. It fits Canadian businesses, government and educational services, community organizations, cultural institutions, local campaigns, and personal websites. It is especially useful when the address should immediately communicate a Canadian audience, location, or organizational connection.
When does .ca make more sense than .com?
Choose .ca when Canada is the project’s primary market or identity and you meet the eligibility requirements. It provides a clearer Canadian signal than .com. Choose .com when the project targets a broad international audience and geographic positioning matters less; eligible businesses may also use both for separate audiences.
How quickly is a .ca domain registered, and how long does it remain active?
Registration follows a first-come, first-served process, without a separate special procedure beyond providing the required holder details and legal type. Once registered, the domain remains active until its recorded expiry date and can be renewed. A completed transfer to host.yt adds one year to that expiry date.
How do I transfer a .ca domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection with your current registrar, request the domain’s authorization code, and submit that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. Processing may take several days. Once the transfer is finalized, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.