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Register a .ca domain — Canada's domain extension

.ca is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Canada. It tells visitors your website is rooted in Canada and builds instant local trust.

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Register a .ca domain

.ca at a glance

Term
1–10 years
Eligibility
Restricted
DNSSEC
Yes
WHOIS privacy
No

.ca registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .ca domain.

Registration

Registration term
1–10 years
Renewal term
1–10 years
Internationalised names (IDN)
Not supported
Name length
Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions
Yes — see below
Extra registrant data
Required — see below
Local presence / trustee service
Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Auth (EPP) code from your current registrar
Owner change
Registry trade procedure

Renewal & expiry

Restore after expiry
Possible for up to 40 days — a late fee may apply
Registry quarantine
28 days — restore fee applies

Before you register a .ca domain

  • You need a connection to Canada: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Canadian companies and other Canadian organisations qualify.
  • Non-Canadians can qualify only through a trademark registered in Canada, for a domain matching that trademark exactly.
  • You choose your Canadian Presence category at registration, and CIRA may ask for proof later.

Information you’ll need to provide

  • Legal type

    Aboriginal Peoples indigenous to Canada · Canadian Unincorporated Association · Corporation (Canada or Canadian province or territory) · Canadian citizen · Canadian Educational Institution · Government or government entity in Canada …

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: CIRA registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .ca domain?

Signal a clear local presence in Canada.

Build trust with customers in Canada who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to Canada.

Protect your brand by securing its .ca version.

Who .ca is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the Canada market.

How to register a .ca domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .ca domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details plus the extra information the .ca registry asks for (listed on this page).
  3. 3Make sure you meet the .ca registration rules below; the registry may check them.
  4. 4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.
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.ca domain FAQs

.ca domains can be registered for 1–10 years at a time, and renewed before they expire.

.ca has registration rules set by its registry: You need a connection to Canada: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Canadian companies and other Canadian organisations qualify. Non-Canadians can qualify only through a trademark registered in Canada, for a domain matching that trademark exactly.

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request its auth (EPP) code and start the transfer on our transfer page.

The .ca registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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