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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of characters that the .CA extension can accommodate?
It is possible to register the letters a to z, the numbers 0 to 9 and hyphen “-“. In addition, the following characters are allowed: é, ë, ê, è, â, à, æ, ô, œ, ù, û, ü, ç, î, ï, ÿ.
However, it is not possible to register domains that begin or end with a hyphen “-“ or have it located in the third and fourth positions.
Does this extension support third level domains?
No, it does not support, you can register only domains with “.ca” extension, it is not supported domains like “.com.ca”.
Is there an official whois server for .CA domains?
Yes, it is whois.cira.ca
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) Autorité Canadienne pour les enregistrements Internet (ACEI)
979 Bank Street, Suite 400
Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5K5
Canada
Administrative Contact
Chief Information Officer
CIRA
979 Bank Street, Suite 400
Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5K5
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 613 237 5335
Fax: +1 613 237 0534
Technical Contact
DNS Admin
CIRA
979 Bank Street, Suite 400
Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5K5
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 613 237 5335
Fax: +1 613 237 0534
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is “CIRA.CA”
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
The best solution for non-canadian residents is to register a trademark in Canada. Please contact us.
Does .CA support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
Yes, it supports the following characters:
é, ë, ê, è, â, à, æ, ô, œ, ù, û, ü, ç, î, ï, ÿ.
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
The minimum is 2 and the maximum is 50
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .CA domain?
To secure a .CA domain, the domain owner must meet one or more of the following requirements:
- The owner must be Canadian or resident in Canada (natural person or company); or
- The owner must have a trademark in Canada (*).
If you do not have a trademark registered in Canada, our attorneys can request a trademark on behalf of you. You can begin the process, by clicking on the following link Register Trademark in Canada.
(*)Note:
Only after the trademark is registered, we will be able to register your .ca domain.
What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The minimum registration term for “.ca” extensions is 1 year.
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