The .ca domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Canada, managed by CIRA since 1987. It is primarily used by Canadian entities and supports DNSSEC and WHOIS privacy protection.
The .ca top-level domain (TLD) is the country code domain for Canada. Managed by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), it was introduced in 1987 and is intended for entities connected with Canada. The domain is widely used by Canadian businesses, organizations, and individuals. With over 3 million registrations, it supports DNSSEC and offers WHOIS privacy protection. The .ca domain is known for its strong association with Canadian identity and is a trusted space for Canadian internet presence.
Canada
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Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)
1987
Government of Canada
Entities connected with Canada
Primarily for entities with a connection to Canada
1 to 10 years
Domains must be renewed before expiration to avoid deletion. Notifications are sent prior to expiration.
Transfers are allowed between registrants with proper authorization and may involve a fee.
Yes
Yes
Varies by registrar
CIRA Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (CDRP)
1. Domain names must be between 2 and 63 characters. 2. Only alphanumeric characters and hyphens are allowed. 3. Domains cannot begin or end with a hyphen.
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As of 2023, over 3 million .ca domains have been registered.
Canadian businesses, organizations, and individuals
https://www.cira.ca
https://www.cira.ca/domain-name-registration