.ca Domain Names
.ca is Canada's country code domain, administered by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA). Every holder needs a connection to Canada, for example as a citizen, permanent resident or Canadian organisation, so a .ca address tells visitors the site has a real Canadian link. Names can be registered for 1 to 10 years.
.ca price
First year: $10.71. Renewal: $13.71 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.
About .ca
- Registry: Canadian Internet Registration Authority
- Country: Canada
- Introduced: 1987
Who can register .ca
All .CA domain name holders require a connection to Canada. For individuals this means a Canadian citizen (CCT) or permanent resident (RES) of age of majority, or their legal representative (LGR). Also, any individual belonging to any Inuit, First Nation, Metis or other people indigenous to Canada and any collectivity of such Aboriginal peoples (ABO). For non-individuals this means Canadian corporations (CCO), partnerships (PRT), trade unions (TRD), trusts (TRS), political parties (PLT), educational (EDU) and governmental (GOV) institutes, hospitals (HOP) and more. (LAM, TDM, INB, OMK, MAJ).
Ideal for
- Canadian small businesses
- Canadian corporations and partnerships
- Citizens and permanent residents with personal sites
- Indigenous communities and organizations in Canada
- Canadian schools, hospitals and institutions
- Brands with a Canada-specific storefront
Did you know?
- .ca was delegated in 1987 and was managed for many years by volunteers at the University of British Columbia.
- CIRA, a not-for-profit organization based in Ottawa, took over management of .ca in 2000.
- Each .ca registrant is assigned a category code, such as CCT for Canadian citizens, RES for permanent residents and CCO for Canadian corporations.
- .ca supports French accented characters such as é, à and ç, reflecting Canada's two official languages.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register a .ca domain?
All .ca holders require a connection to Canada. Individuals must be Canadian citizens (CCT) or permanent residents (RES) of the age of majority, their legal representatives (LGR), or members of Indigenous peoples of Canada (ABO); organizations qualify as Canadian corporations, partnerships, trade unions, trusts, political parties, educational and governmental institutions, hospitals and other listed categories.
How long can I register a .ca domain for?
.ca domains can be registered for 1 to 10 years.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .ca?
No. WHOIS privacy protection (WPP) is not available for .ca domains.
Can I use French accented characters in a .ca name?
Yes. .ca supports internationalized domain names with French accented letters such as é, è, à and ç.
Can I register a .ca domain through NameFlow?
Yes. You can search for available .ca names and register them through NameFlow.