Register a new .ca domain name
Establish your Internet presence with a Canadian domain name
Domain names are the familiar and easy-to-remember names—like cira.ca—that are used to identify websites on the Internet. .CA domain names are reserved for Canadians. Having one is essential for building your brand and serving your customers in Canada.
Getting a dot-ca domain name is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!
- Choose a dot-ca domain name and check its availability using the WHOIS search tool, located on the upper right corner of this page.
- Select a CIRA-certified Registrar from the list below. Specify your options and register the dot-ca domain name with the Registrar.
- Validate your information with CIRA to complete the registration process. Some Registrars allow you to validate your information directly on their website. Otherwise, you will receive an email from CIRA with instructions for validating your information and completing the registration process.
Why do you need a Registrar?
Your domain name can only be registered or modified through a Registrar—an individual or organization that provides this service.
You must confirm the registration with CIRA, which maintains the dot-ca domain registry for all of Canada. Because the registry is independent, your domain name is safe even if the Registrar you bought it from goes out of business.
Remember!
.CA domain names are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The only way to ensure that you get the domain name you want is to register it before someone else does.
It's a good idea to register your domain name as soon as you choose it. You don't have to have a website or an agreement with a hosting service before you register the name.
In order to turn a domain name into a website on the Internet, you will have to design a site and select a hosting service. Many CIRA-certified Registrars offer these and other related services.
Find a Registrar
What is a reseller?
Some Registrars use resellers to provide customer sales and support. Resellers do not have direct access to the registry and must process registrations and renewals through their Registrar.
Resellers are not accredited by CIRA, they are appointed by a Registrar.
